Discovery II, Egypt
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8.7 Fabulous
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- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- from $ 116 / 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: 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
8.8
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Value
8.5
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- 8.0 Very good
- Ryan P
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United States
All-in-all it was fantastic. Food, boat, diving, crew, saw a thresher arj, diving
The trip was amazing! The boat was always immaculate and clean. The food was exceptional!!! Really really delicious! Our BDE route turned into just a Brothers and Safaga route because Elphi and Daedalus had too dangerous of a current. Well as the mantra goes safety first so the change was all good. It didn't limit the number of dives. I really loved the boat and especially the cabin ( honeymoon suite) which was phenomenal. The crew was excellent but some of the guide's were exhausted and their attitude may have been a little bit edgy and demeanor impatient. There rules should apply both ways. If your too tired dont dive or be a guide dive. Unfortunately they're at work, so skipping isn't an option for them. They work very hard ans all the diving and briefings as an operation went smooth as silk. I think if they want to elevate their safety standards they need more than two dive guides. We had 2 guides for 22 divers. It being February and cold and dark, I only did about half the dives because I really enjoyed just chilling out on the boat and in my cabin. To each their own.
- Recommended for
- My cabin. The food. The crew.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Betsy K
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United States
Discovery boat
Great time
- Recommended for
- Great staff. Good food. Boat was clean and nice.
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- 10 Exceptional
- ana flavia D
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United States
Had a great time, I would come back again
The staff was very friendly and professional. I got sick and they provided me with medicine before I even asked. The guides are knowledgeable and funny but of course safe. There is always food available, breakfast, snacks post dive, lunch and dinner. They work very hard to make sure we had a good experience. Quality of the rental gear was very good, well maintained.
- Recommended for
- The staff. Food availability. The jokes.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven G
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United States
Our first Liveabord was fantastic!
My wife and I recently embarked on a diving journey with Discovery II, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The staff were not only friendly but extremely professional, enhancing our experience with their attentive service. A highlight of our trip was the surprise anniversary cake they prepared for us, a thoughtful gesture that really made our celebration special. Throughout our stay, we had the opportunity to dive with different guides, each bringing their own expertise and charm to the dives. This variety enriched our underwater adventures and made us feel very well cared for. We are already planning our next dive in the Red Sea and without a doubt, we'll be booking with Discovery II again. For anyone looking for a top-notch diving experience, I highly recommend this team.
- Recommended for
- Exceptional Staff & Guides. Delicious and Varied Cuisine. Diverse Dive Sites.
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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
