Discovery II, Egypt
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8.7 Fabulous
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- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- from $ 93 / day
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“The food on the boat is amazing.”
Highlights
Join the Discovery II liveaboard for a dive trip to remember in the Red Sea. Completely renovated in 2018, she offers bright, modern living space for up to 22 divers in 11 cabins. There are 6 standard cabins with twin side-by-side beds on the lower deck along with 1 Honeymoon Suite, and a further 4 Honeymoon Suites are on the upper deck. All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms, AC, and storage space, and the Honeymoon Suites are also fitted with a minibar, entertainment system, and large beds. On the main are an airconditioned bright and modern dining room and salon. The upper deck is home to the outdoor lounge and bar area, the perfect place to mingle and swap fish tales at the end of the day. The top deck has a large partially shaded sun deck with loungers.
Itineraries aboard the Discovery II are generally 7 nights, and visit the best dive areas in Egypt. Red Sea diving is available year-round, and dive areas visited include the Straits of Tiran, Brothers, Ras Mohammed, Thistlegorm, Abu Nuhas, Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone. The large dive deck at the back of the boat make gearing up easy, and 2 dive tenders are on hand for dive site drop off and pick up. Nitrox is also available for those certified.
The friendly and professional crew of the Discovery II liveaboard is on hand to help you create a Red Sea diving holiday to remember. Book online today.
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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: Environment Tax (35 EUR per trip), Fuel Surcharge (60 EUR per trip), National Park Fees (80 EUR per trip), Port Fees (25 EUR per trip).
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.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Discovery II Reviews
- 8.7 Fabulous
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Vessel
8.2
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Crew
8.8
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Food
9.3
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Diving
8.7
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Value
8.5
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- 8.0 Very good
- Benjamin V
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United States
Great itinerary on a generally comfortable ship with diligent crew
1. Pick up / drop off was fantastic. Drivers were ready on time and brought me to/from the dive boat without any additional hassle. I arrived on a red-eye flight at 5am and understood I could not check-in until 4pm, but I wish I would have known that the dive boat schedule did not actually leave the pier until the morning of the 2nd day, meaning I could have checked in anytime before midnight--other guests arrived at 10pm--so the schedule wasn't clear. Guests were informed that "this is normal, we need to get park permits, etc." but the 2nd day required a return to the pier to "get a spare part for the engine." Fortunately there were no problems, but this was a rough start. 2. Hurghada pier: this isn't only the Discovery II ship's fault, but with so many divers and so much money going through here, it is strange that the pier is so tiny and basic. This is Egypt, after all, but the real problem started after arriving back at the pier on the last full day before check-out: fumes from the 8 idling dive boat engines made some of the downstairs cabins very "exhaust fume-y" and cannot possibly have been healthy. 3. The ship itself was comfortable with a functional dive deck, and relaxing areas, plus a galley that could serve up to 24 divers. It was crowded, but there was always enough food and it was good! The A/C worked in the cabins quite well on the first night, not at all on the second night and the Red Sea crossing to the dive sites was one of the roughest I've experienced. Crew was on hand with sea sickness meds as necessary, but sleep was impossible as the cabin shower door slammed from the motion of the ocean! 4. Dive Guides: there are world class dives, and the guides are pretty good for those divers without enough experience to DIY the dive sites. I prefer the guides, but I was having issues with the unfamiliar rental equipment, and as a relatively inexperienced diver who only goes once a year, I needed more attention on balancing to help my buoyancy. My problem, but I feel like the guides could have been more attentive on the initial check dive. My fault for not being more aggressive about explaining my issues up front. Overall: very satisfied to have done this, the crew and the guides generally gave a top effort and made the week's diving and vacation experience a good one. With a few tweaks, this could be an excellent experience.
- Recommended for
- Itinerary. Guides and Crew. Food.
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- 8.0 Very good
- john M
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United States
Very enjoyable. The crew was fun!
The Red Sea has the best diving in the world
- Recommended for
- All the diving you want
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ruby S
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United States
Could not have had a better experience for my first liveaboard experience
Everything about the Discovery II was terrific. The cabins were clean and comfortable, boat was spacious with plenty of room to relax in post-dives, crew was AMAZING and extremely helpful, gear was in perfect shape, food was varied and delicious, and so much more. I highly recommend it.
- Recommended for
- Crew & Guide. Food. Boat.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Aoife S
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United States
Good
Met some incredible people and sharks!
- Recommended for
- All of the staff except one were exceptional, great dive locations, very nice boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ryan L
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United States
Unforgettable Dive Safari
Everything was a highlight to us! It was our first liveaboard dive safari! It was well organized, well fed, friendly and attentive staff! The Samirah is a must for anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!
- Recommended for
- Organization, Price, Friendliness
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- 6.0 Review score
- pendar A
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United States
Wonderful crew but very budget operation!
Dive guides were excellent and crew members were friendly but overall this was an extremely budget operations with many corners cut compared to previous live aboard experiences. Cabins are very basic and zodiac operation was not safe.
- Recommended for
- Excellent dive guides
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter T
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United States
Exceptional diving with an outstanding and attentive crew.
The crew made the best of every opportunity. At one dive site there was a large pod of dolphins nearby. As we surfaced from our dive, the crew picked us up in the zodiacs and we followed the Dolphins throughout the area. It was an unplanned adventure that we all enjoyed thoroughly. The diving was breathtaking - fish in abundance and reefs that were extraordinary.
- Recommended for
- Ease of diving at exceptional sites. Crew members consistently aware of client needs. Clear communication regarding dives
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- 8.0 Very good
- Duane
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United States
Friendly crew .
The Red Sea has beautiful coral And many shipwrecks to enhance your diving experience.
- Recommended for
- Food, concern for safety , nice diving experience
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- 10 Exceptional
- Johnny C
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United States
Amazing week with discovery liveaboards
Had a fantastic week with the Samira visiting the BDE route. Diving was great, the boat was new and spacious, food was out of this world. Would definitely go again!
- Recommended for
- Food, staff, boat
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- 8.0 Very good
- Christian S
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United States
Great trip
Brothers
- Recommended for
- Crew, food, clean
