
Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Fantastic Boat and Top Service. Too many to count them”
Recommended for: Crew, Trip and Boat
Customer Review By Timo N, from: Germany scored the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 3 reviews and information click here: Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard .
Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard, it scores 75% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 9 of 12 total boat features (see below).
The Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV Liveaboard is available for private charter, letting your group tailor itinerary focus and day to day rhythm.
On top of that, it features an observation deck, ideal for horizon watching, wildlife spotting and night sky views.
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Golden Dolphin IV 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
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Leisure deck
- ✓ Observation deck
- ✓ Sun deck
- ✓ WIFI Internet (Free)
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- ✕ Budget friendly
- ✕ Family Friendly Cruise
- ✕ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
Boat FAQs for the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard
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Boat information:
- ✓You will need to bring your own beach and deck towels for your trip on the Golden Dolphin IV liveaboard, as they are not provided onboard. Click Beach Towels or Deck Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- ✓The Golden Dolphin IV liveaboard offers hotel and airport transfers, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- ✓ The Golden Dolphin IV liveaboard also includes visas and fees in the cost of the liveaboard.
- ✓ The Golden Dolphin IV liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- ✓ The Golden Dolphin IV 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.
- ✓The Golden Dolphin IV liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
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Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV 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
- 10 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
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- ✓ 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 IV Liveaboard
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Are the cabins non-smoking on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
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How many guests and cabins does the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard have?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard, it scores 85% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 17 of 20 total diving features (see below).
The Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV 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.
After a dive you can rinse off using outside showers or warm water showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater. 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 IV Liveaboard. Also, Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard supports technical diving, rebreather divers and sidemount divers, so advanced divers can use their normal configuration onboard.
On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun. Plus, A private dive guide is available on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding. On top of that, The Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV 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.
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Does the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
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What diver certification is required for the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
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Is sidemount diving supported on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Does the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard run?
The Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV liveaboard are currently: 12 Days/11 Nights , 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 IV Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard, it scores 78% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 11 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Golden Dolphin IV 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 offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard. What’s more, 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 IV 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:
- ✓ Al fresco dining
- ✓ BBQ area
- ✓ Buffet style
- ✓ Dietary requirements
- ✓ Fine cuisine
- ✓ Full-board option
- ✓ Local food
- ✓ Snacks all day
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Western food
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- ✕ Beach BBQ
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Set menu dinner
Dining FAQs for the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard, it scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 5 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, 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 IV 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
- ✓ Free soft drinks
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Golden Dolphin IV 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:
- ✕ Fine wines selection
- ✕ Free wine w/dinner
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard
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Is wine with dinner included on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard, it scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard includes a jacuzzi/hot tub for you to enjoy after a long day of scuba diving to help you fully relax and unwind on your scuba diving holiday.
A review of the list of Recreational Activity Features found on the Golden Dolphin IV 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:
- Included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- 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 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 IV Liveaboard
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Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Golden Dolphin IV 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 Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Hotel transfer
- Included Night dives
- 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 IV 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 IV Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV 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 IV Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Golden Dolphin IV 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 IV 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 IV Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 46.0m (150.9ft)
- Beam: 11.0m (36.1ft)
- Max guests: 28
- Cabins: 14
- Bathrooms: 14
Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard. Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard scores 76% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 13 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Depth Sounder
- 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 iv liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard:
- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Not included Emergency Flares
- Not included Engine room CCTV