Golden Dolphin, Egypt

Name: North - Safaga - Salem Express (Hurghada - Hurghada)
Start: 2027-04-29
End: 2027-05-06
Location: Egypt

9.5 Exceptional

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 125 / day Check dates

“The wonderful team that looked after all our needs. ”
Anonymous, United Kingdom

Highlights

Year-round dive safaris in the Egyptian Red Sea
Large dive deck and platform with individual storage
Nitrox available on board
Wi-Fi available

Built with divers in mind, the MY Golden Dolphin offers year-round dive safaris in the Egyptian Red Sea. She caters to up to 20 divers in 10 en-suite cabins. Each cabin has air-conditioning, storage space, and a mini-bar. Eight cabins are on the lower deck with twin beds, and the 2 cabins on the upper deck have queen-sized beds. For relaxation, guests can choose 2 sun decks with comfortable loungers - one shaded with an outdoor lounge area and one open on the rooftop for sun-lovers, or the spacious indoor lounge with AC, TV, DVD, and sound system and dining room.

Diving from the M/Y Golden Dolphin takes place from the large dive deck and platform at the rear of the boat, with individual storage boxes and a kitting-up area, rinse tanks, and a camera set-up station. Nitrox is available for those certified. Itineraries explore the best of the Red Sea, from the Northern Wrecks and Straits of Tiran down to the Deep South of St. Johns and everything in between.

The experienced and professional crew of the MY Golden Dolphin liveaboard is on hand to help you have a fantastic Red Sea dive safari. Book online today.

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22 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,229

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29 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,173

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05 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,173

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12 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,173

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04 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,061

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26 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

€51 OFF! Rates include the discount. Valid for a limited time only.

$ 1,004 Deal %

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14 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,117

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28 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,188

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18 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,188

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25 Mar

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,188

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15 Apr

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,257

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29 Apr

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,257

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (€350-490).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (€150), Private Dive Guide (€450-900 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (€120-265), Snorkel Gear.

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and German.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2003

Year renovated: 2007

Length: 32m

Beam: 7.5m

Engines: 2 x MAN each 650 HP

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 12

Tenders: 2 x one 25 HP and 40 HP

Freshwater maker: 2 x each 4500l per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light

Golden Dolphin Reviews

9.5 Exceptional

Vessel

8.8
Crew

9.6
Food

9.9
Diving

9.7
Value

9.4

9.6 Exceptional
Sascha N
Germany

2 weeks south and north in great surroundings
+ Hammerhead sharks, manta rays on Daedalus+ solo diving (without other boats) at Thistlegorm and in Dahab+ Team friendly and helpful, you don't have to worry about anything, suits are brought, fins are put on etc...+ Top food, 4x a day, very rich and varied+ can be recommended 100%
Recommended for
many different dive sites. top service on board, all helpful and friendly. great guides.
01 Sep, 2025

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Frank G
Germany

Nice varied 2 week tour
Beautiful diving spots. Very helpful crew.
Recommended for
Flexibility of the dive guides. Friendliness of the crew. Service and catering.
01 Jul, 2024

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Nawal R
Germany

Great service, great dives
It is a boat with 20guests capacity. Not too many people which was nice. Crew and service were excellent. Dive guides both relaxed, experienced and relaxed.I booked spontaneously shortly before the safari and was more than satisfied.I can recommend the golden dolphin 1 without reservation. Of course also the southern tour, everything was great exactly to my taste
Recommended for
Crew, diving, service
14 Nov, 2019

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Nicolas D
Switzerland

Up to my expectations and even more!
The dives were very beautiful as well as the places chosen. The moments between dives were pleasant thanks to the comfort of the boat as well as the grandiose landscapes.
Recommended for
Impeccable service, great comfort, value for money
28 Mar, 2019

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Alberto B
Italy

Amazing safari, professionalism, cleanliness and friendliness!
An unforgettable safari to discover the most pristine and little visited reefs of southern Egypt.the crew very available for any need and very nice.a creative and never repetitive cook.very prepared guides and very detailed briefings.constant and thorough cleaning.value for money without comparison.unique dives!NO CRITICISM.simply Amazing!!
Recommended for
Cleanliness, perfect organization, delicious food
08 Mar, 2018

Translated from Italian

8.8 Fabulous
ALLAN B
United Kingdom

Little disappointed
Meeting the fellow divers and excellent boat crew.
Recommended for
The friendly crew.
30 Oct, 2018

10 Exceptional
Martin Agge N
Denmark

Just exquisite!
The whole trip just came so nicely together, the route, the people, and the wildlife. I never dived with big sharks before, and was a bit anxious about this, but when first one, and on next dive two curious Longimanos appeared, the guide was right next to me, keeping an eye on everything, so I could enjoy watching these large creatures. Thanks for many (17) great dives!
Recommended for
Boat crew, dive guides, food on board
13 Dec, 2021

8.4 Very good
Sébastien G
France

14 days of pure pleasure
From the first step on the boat, we felt accompanied on all our needs with a high quality welcome. We were immediately immersed in our cruise, with a choice of exceptional sites. Not to mention a little nod to the cuisine that delighted us.... The shrimp fritters to die for....
Recommended for
The kindness of the staff. The quality of the supervision. The friendliness on board.
05 Oct, 2026

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Alex F
United States

Wonderful Dive Safari
This boat has an amazing staff. The dive guides and the boat crew were helpful, friendly, and attentive. Our 2 week itinerary was fantastic, and we had the best time in the Red Sea.
Recommended for
Great crew. Value for the money. Wonderful and diverse dive sites.
05 Nov, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Anonymous
United Kingdom

Great hosts and crew, couldn't ask for better..
The wonderful team that looked after all our needs. Some of the dive sites were amazing
Recommended for
The choice of dive sites, the cuisine was wonderful, diving with my cousin and niece and finding the boat.
08 Aug, 2022

39 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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9.6 Exceptional
Joanne L
United Kingdom

Great trip, hope to be back.
Quickly became familiar with the boat's routine. Friendly crew and fellow guests.
Recommended for
Dive sites, food, facilities on board.
30 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Nigel H
United Kingdom

Amazing Trip!
Our experience on the Golden Dolphin was outstanding, from start to finish. The organisation of the team is excellent which made the transfer from the airport efficient and easy, the staff were really friendly and happy to help out with anything you need. The food was first class! Three large meals a day with different choices of food, fish, meat, salad and veg. The team also provided snacks and fresh fruit in-between meals so you will not go hungry on this boat. The dive guides were very helpful in and out of the water and good fun too. They chose a really good route which maxed out the best diving each day. On the boat the cabins, lounge and sun decks were kept clean and tidy. This is a fantastic boat with a team that really cares so would recommend to anyone looking to dive the red sea - we will be back.
Recommended for
The food, the service and the diving.
13 Dec, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Tara S
United States

Amazing service from the entire crew.
I could not ask for any better service from everyone in the staff. The guys who help you get ready, the ones driving the zodiacs, and those who cleaned the cabins and public spaces were all very personable and super helpful. Our dive guide was amazing. The chef even made me a birthday cake. Everyone was wonderful.
Recommended for
Crew. Itinerary. Dive Guide.
04 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Rui C
Portugal

One week in Brothers and Deadulus
We saw the whole thing: Whaleshark, Hummerheads, Oceanic White Tip, Silky and Treasure!!! The crew was friendly and the food was very good. The boat looks is a bit older than the photos, but still in good shape.
Recommended for
Sharks, Crew and Food
12 Dec, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Lorraine M
United Kingdom

Excellent Trip Thanks to All Crew Onboard !
Watching the Oceanic White Tips from the boat and then being in the water with them while diving. Swimming with dolphins who came to visit! Seeing a Thresher Shark, beautiful corals. Fantastic crew, fantastic, friendly, professional dive guides! Wonderful food! Lovely atmosphere onboard with other guests. Would go on another trip on this boat, however it is the crew who make it so good!
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, the other divers
13 Dec, 2021

10 Exceptional
Marc F
France

Dive - Eat - Sleep - Repeat
Most of participants were german people who testify in general a nice mood. We have followed first week BDE route and second week mainly straight of North Tiran. Dahad was particulary a diving area marvelous for which I’ve dove for the first time. Dive masters were very helpful by giving us some exhaustive briefings. To sum up, it was a fantastic diving cruise into Red Sea.
Recommended for
Boat managment. Diversity of dive sites. Good atmosphere onboard and underwater.
01 Sep, 2025

9.2 Superb
Rosalie B
France

Awesome!
The hammerheads, longimanus, mantas, great reefs, the help of the crew and their kindness
Recommended for
The crew, the guides, the sites
06 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
C James B T
Canada

A relaxed, safe and amazing experience
Mantas Life St John's reefs too many to count. The staff were true pros
Recommended for
Dive Guide, Crew and Choice of Sites
20 Oct, 2023

8.4 Very good
Bernard S
Singapore

Red Sea Magic: Corals, Endemic Species, and Historic Wrecks
Had a lovely dive safari in the Red Sea, particularly around Dahab. The underwater scenery was stunning, classic dive sites like Blue Hole, Canyon, SD Thistlegorm packed with healthy corals and unique endemic marine life. Even without many big pelagics, the variety of wrecks and reefs kept every dive exciting. For the price point, the comfort and service aboard the Golden Dolphin were great. The vessel felt like a great home away from home, and the attentive crew made sure we were well looked after from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Recommended for
dive sites. comfortable bunks. service.
19 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Lindsay W
Canada

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..
29 Jun, 2024

8.4 Very good
Ralph G
Germany

relaxed atmosphere, great value for money
I was lucky to get the doublebed cabin on my own due to underbooking. But could not imagine to sleep there as two persons. The boat is not the newest but a good quality for the price paid.
Recommended for
price, crew, cabin
20 Oct, 2020

10 Exceptional
Ralf S
Germany

Perfect
Deadalus , Rad Mohammed, Thistlegorm
Recommended for
Privatguide Fared, athmosphäre on Board , Nature under water
01 Jul, 2023

10 Exceptional
Guido A
Argentina

Amazing expedition to BDE
It was a great trip, very well organised and perfectly executed. The cabin was spacious and always kept clean. The food was fantastic, the dives were beautiful. The crew very friendly and helpful.
Recommended for
Friendly crew and well organised. Epic food. Amazing dives.
05 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Philippe M
Belgium

Great experience
So many, but surely the hammerhead was one great moment. Need to come back
Recommended for
The crew was wonderfull, food amazing and dive site just whouaw
19 Jul, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Ralf K
Germany

Very, very great
Despite sometimes very windy weather with a lot of swell, the guides always made the best of it and looked for dive spots that were safe to dive despite the weather.Support at the airport and pickup service perfect, as in itself the whole trip was carried out very professionally.
Recommended for
Attention of the entire crew, dive safety, food
02 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Bjoern L
Switzerland

Very good experience
Beautiful coral reefs in the deep south.
Recommended for
Diving, food, crew
03 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Lute Y
United States

Great value, great experience, highly recommend
Boat (golden dolphin II) is in good condition and clean, lots of space to relax. Food was good and staff was very attentive.
Recommended for
Clean cabins, friendly crew, small dive groups
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Nazmi Ö
Turkey

It was an excellent dive trip everything was OK
Although we could see only few sharks it was due to the water temperature (27-28 degrees santigrade) thus sharks were below 50 meters. We have seen many kind of fishes. Next time I will try to arrange to come at late September-October or alternatively, late March-April.
Recommended for
Cleanness, food, crew
26 Jul, 2019

10 Exceptional
Bartosz R
Poland

Nice trip
Definitely famous Thistlegorm (sad to see it is slowly degrading over the years), but also other nice and accessible wrecks during North Trip. It's maybe a bit chilly this time of year, especially when undressing after dive, but tranquility was worth it.
Recommended for
Upgraded to bigger & even nicer boat. No crowds this time of year (just 8 divers on 28 diver boat), just 2-3 diveboats at Thistlegorm & generally we were the only boat on most of the locations.
25 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Andrea R
Switzerland

Just great
Very helpful and cheerful crew, comprehensive briefings, good planning of the dive spots, very good food. Experience of the entire crew was well noticeable. Unfortunately, our ship was not available as planned, but Golden Dolphin reorganized everything so that our safari was able to provide the same range of services.
Recommended for
Proximity to local culture. Diverse dive sites. Total package.
13 Jun, 2025