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Discovery II, Egypt

  • Rating 8.7 out of 10 8.7 Fabulous
    • Free Internet
    • Free Nitrox
  • from $ 74 / day
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“The guides and the whole crew were super friendly and helpful. ”

Hannah L, Flag of Germany Germany

Highlights

    • Minibar and entertainment system in Honeymoon Suites
    • Free Nitrox
    • Free Wi-Fi

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.

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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.

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Discovery II Reviews

  • Rating 8.7 out of 10
  • 8.7 Fabulous
  1. Vessel
    8.2
  2. Crew
    8.8
  3. Food
    9.3
  4. Diving
    8.7
  5. Value
    8.5
  • Rating 8.0 out of 10
  • 8.0 Very good
  • Benjamin V
  • Flag of United States 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.

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Itinerary. Guides and Crew. Food.
  • Rating 8.0 out of 10
  • 8.0 Very good
  • john M
  • Flag of United States 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
  • Rating 10 out of 10
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Ruby S
  • Flag of United States 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.

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Crew & Guide. Food. Boat.

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