Discovery I, Egypt
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8.7 Fabulous
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- Free Nitrox
- from $ 74 / day
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“Very good people and very professional, a 10.”
Highlights
The Discovery I liveaboard offers year-round Red Sea dive safaris. She was built with divers' needs in mind and has 10 double and twin cabins comfortably accommodating up to 20 guests onboard. There are 6 twin cabins on the lower deck and 4 double or twin cabins on the upper deck, all featuring air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, and storage space. The main indoor salon and dining room, located on the main deck, are modern and bright, with comfortable seating for all guests. On the upper deck is a bar and outdoor lounge, perfect for enjoying the sea breeze and a drink at the end of the day, and a spacious sundeck with mattresses for sunbathing or relaxing in between dives.
The Discovery I liveaboard offers a variety of 7-night itineraries that allow divers to explore some of the best dive sites in the Red Sea, including the Deep South and Elphinstone route and the Northern Red Sea, Wrecks, and Ras Mohammed. A spacious dive deck and swim platform are located at the back of the boat, with ample space for gearing up. Two tenders are on hand for easy drop off and pick up at the dive sites. Nitrox is also available for those certified.
Book online today for a fantastic Red Sea liveaboard aboard the Discovery I.
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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, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (125-200 EUR).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities (70 EUR per week), Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (250 EUR), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (300 EUR), Snorkel Gear.
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Discovery I Reviews
- 8.7 Fabulous
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Vessel
8.2
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Crew
8.7
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Food
9.4
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Diving
8.6
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Value
8.8
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- 9.2 Superb
- Priscilla L
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United States
Nice dive trip on a reasonable budget for advanced divers
We did a 8day/7night liveaboard on the North/wrecks/brothers itinerary, and our trip was 40% off due to a promo they were running which made this trip significantly cheaper than other options. We never made it to Brothers due to weather, there were heavy winds and surges in the last week of September. Food was really good and the crew were always very friendly and helpful. We stayed in an upstairs cabin and it was decent. The beds were pretty comfortable and it was nice to ventilate the room a bit since we could open our windows and doors. Overall the room was clean and they made it up daily. However we did have some mold around the sink area in our cabin and the floors were always wet since there’s no bath mats/towels on the floor. I can only recommend this tour if you are Advanced OW certified or equivalent. We were only OW certified and had to take the Advanced OW certification or done adventure dives to visit all the dive sites. While we did receive our advanced OW on the boat we felt we didn’t have as much 1:1 experience with the dive instructors as expected. They just gave us the online course, set aside maybe 10 mins max for the deep dive and navigation dive briefing that seemed a bit rushed since they were right before dives (and the instructors never showed when they said they’d meet us earlier). We did the compass navigation test/deep narcosis test on our dives and that was it. From what we heard from others, their instructors spent a lot more time improving their buoyancy and other dive skills when they did their advanced course in other locations.
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- Food. Crew. Thistlegorm.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Joanna R
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United States
An unforgetable trip
Discovery 1 is like taking a 5-star luxury vacation on a budget! The staff was kind and professional and took us to some incredible dive sites. I felt like I saw the very best of the Red Sea over 7 days, and this liveaboard is well worth the money. I had my doubts as a solo female traveler about visiting Egypt on my own, but at no point along my journey did I feel unsafe.
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- Got to visit some excellent and memorable dive sites. Very clean and well-maintained ship. Professional, knowledgable and friendly staff.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jeffrey’s C
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United States
Overall a very good experience
They had a birthday party for me
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- diving, food, service
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- 8.4 Very good
- Kierstin Z
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United States
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!
- Recommended for
- 1. Diving/Dive guides 2. The boat 3. The service
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- 8.4 Very good
- Karen N
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United States
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.
- Recommended for
- The dive sites were stunningly beautiful. The crew and guides were exceptional. The group of divers was diverse and fun.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Bradley J
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United States
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.
- Recommended for
- Food, value, friendliness
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- 10 Exceptional
- Beatriz S
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Italy
Excellent experience
Peter is an excellent dive guide. The food is good, the boat is always clean and comfortable. 10/10
- Recommended for
- Dive guide. Friendly and helpful staff. Rest area.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Tomas P
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Colombia
A fantastic experience
It was a fantastic experience! Very friendly staff, good food, comfortable boat, and spectacular diving.
- Recommended for
- The boat was amazing. The diving equipment was really good. The dive sites were beautiful.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marius G
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Germany
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!
- Recommended for
- Diving Guide. Destinations & Flexibility. Crew.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Arne Olai O
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Norway
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.
- Recommended for
- Food. Dive sites. Boat crew.
