Discovery I, Egitto

Amazing week on the Red Sea

We booked this trip never having been to the Red Sea before based on the value, itinerary, and the dates. We got on the boat in Hurghada and went north (also Brothers). From the second we boarded the boat, we felt welcomed by the crew. Our cabin was well appointed- we had 2 single beds and a private shower/toilet. There were closet/shelves to store our clothing and gear and the A/C worked very well. They had warm blankets on the beds to keep warm at night when chilly. The only thing I would say was that a mat outside the shower/toilet room door would have been nice since I was slippery with wet feet- we used and extra towel and that worked perfectly. The dive deck was set up perfectly- our wetsuits would hang up between dives, there was a crate for the rest of our gear so nothing got lost. I have a medium sized UW camera setup and though there was no designated place for it on the dive deck, the crew always made sure it was in a safe place. The crew was SO helpful and attentive- helping me get my wetsuits zipped up, to helping me get my gear on, to putting my fins on, and then helping me after the dive, it was great. The dive guides were amazing and the dive briefings were very helpful. I felt very safe in the water, even on the unguided dives. We had 19 dives including 3 night dives, a drift dive, several wreck dives, and tons of wall dives. Last but not least, the food and service. It was superb. The food was top notch (I highly recommend crepes and Nutella at breakfast) and there was always something for everyone. My travel buddy had her birthday the week were out on the Red Sea and they decorated and made a cake for her- truly special. I will warn coffee drinkers that all we had was NesCafe but it wasn’t the worst and it made a real cup of coffee when we were back on dry land that much better. I would hands down return to the Amelia Discovery again- in fact I cannot wait to go back and enjoy another week on the boat with an amazing crew!

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1. Diving/Dive guides 2. The boat 3. The service

Friendly, fun, fantastic

Getting to the remote locations was exceptional and a great way to experience the Red Sea. The whole crew was fun and friendly, while still maintaining a professional and safe demeanor. Our dive guides were AMAZING! Knowledgeable with a great eye for spotting critters. They also split our group into two with similar diving experiences, so everyone felt comfortable and with the right level of guidance.

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The dive sites were stunningly beautiful. The crew and guides were exceptional. The group of divers was diverse and fun.

Good value for money, great food

We were moved to the Amelia's sister boat, Samira, though from what I can tell the crew and the boats are nearly identical. The crew is very friendly and the boat is clean, if a bit sparse. For this price point the dive safari met my expectations, with safe diving and a friendly crew. The food exceeded expectations; mostly western fare but produced with care and enough variety throughout the week. The dive deck was a bit cramped with a full boat and there are no showers for rinsing off after diving. Only real complaint was that our dive group (there were two divemasters and guests were roughly divided between them based on experience), including a few newer divers, had our dives managed a bit too closely by the dive staff for my liking. I understand being concerned with safety but having my air checked five times a dive and being encouraged to stay unnecessarily close with the rest of the group made some dives feel rushed or forced. Overall good value for money though, and a friendly boat crew.

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Food, value, friendliness

Hailight

Höhepunkt war wie immer die Begegnung mit Hanmerhaien und diesmal die Erkenntniss, dass man sie mit einem bestimmten, von mir entwickelten Tauchstiel so neugierig machen kann, dass sie ganz von alleine aus 50m Tiefe hochschwimmen, denn das Wasser war mit bis zu 33Grad viel zu warm und lässt die Haie normalerweise nur im Tiefen rumdümpeln.

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Südtour mit paradiesischem Korallengarten. Bootsbedatzung sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich!. Tauchmaster Peter, der sehr auf Sicherheit geachtet hat..

Amazing Trip

The entire week was just perfect. Our guide Peter was amazing in planning the dives and I felt reqlly comfortable diving with him. The crew is really friendly and gives their best for you to have a great time. The food was more than I could eat very very good!

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Diving Guide. Destinations & Flexibility. Crew.

Great value for money - would go again

The itinerary was great, featuring some really nice spots. The food was excellent, and most of the boat crew were outstanding—really helpful guys with a friendly attitude. The cabins were decent, but even with the AC on, it was still 30 degrees. It was manageable enough to get some sleep, though. The linen could use an upgrade as it felt a bit worn and coarse. I would consider bringing my own next trip. Security was a focus, and I always felt safe. They have oxygen on board, for example. However, other information could have been better communicated. For instance, we were out of cell phone coverage for a few days. We were told it would be three days without coverage, but I found out later they knew pretty much exactly when we would lose and regain coverage. It would have been nice to have known these details in advance so they could be shared with loved ones back home. Regarding diving, we did a lot of dives looking for pelagics, but I was also told it was not the best season for it, and we didn't see much. I think an option to explore reefs instead could have been nice, perhaps dividing the group into two. All in all, it is great value for money, but some small improvements could make the experience even better.

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Food. Dive sites. Boat crew.