M/Y Golden Dolphin I

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Golden Dolphin Safari World's first own boat, designed for diversUp to 20 guests in 10 air conditioned cabinsTwo queen bed suites on the upper deckTwo large sun decks and a large dive platformFree Nitrox up to 32 percent for certified diversAll routes available, special trips on requestAircon CabinsEn-Suite BathroomsSun DeckIndoor SalonDiving PlatformDive TenderNitroxWi-FiTV/DVD

About M/Y Golden Dolphin I

M/Y Golden Dolphin I is the boat Golden Dolphin Safari World started with. Built in 2003, refurbished in 2007 and extended in 2014 and 2025, she is a 36 metre liveaboard designed for divers, from the large dive platform to the two sun decks. She takes up to 20 guests in 10 air conditioned cabins with private bathroom and minibar: eight twin cabins on the lower deck and two queen bed suites on the upper deck. On board there is a spacious air conditioned salon and dining area with a media system, free Nitrox up to 32 percent and a family atmosphere.

Choose your departure date

  • 5Nov
    05 Nov – 12 Nov8D / 7N
    North-Strait of Tiran-Dahab · Nov 5 2026 · Hurghada → Hurghada
    from USD 1.050 /person
    Full
  • 12Nov
    12 Nov – 19 Nov8D / 7N
    North Wrecks · Nov 12 2026 · Hurghada → Hurghada
    Available
    from USD 1.050 /person

Included

  • Air conditioned cabin with private bathroom
  • Full board on the safari (not dinner on arrival day or breakfast on departure day)
  • Soft drinks / tea / coffee / water
  • Nitrox up to 32 percent for Nitrox certified divers
  • 12 l aluminium tanks (15 l on request)
  • Airport meet and assist and transfers
  • Towels and bathrobe
  • Wi-Fi when in range
  • Dive guides

Required extras

  • !Safari fee package incl. Visa
  • !paid in cash on board: EUR 350 per person on standard trips and up to EUR 600 on longer or special trips
  • !Flights
  • !Travel and diving accident insurance
  • !Equipment rental
  • !Diving courses
  • !Alcoholic beverages
  • !Nitrox above 32 percent
  • !Gratuities

Optional extras

  • +Beer (0.5 l): EUR 3.50
  • +Wine (0.75 l bottle): EUR 15
  • +Nitrox above 32 percent (surcharge)
  • +Rental equipment (request at least one week before arrival)
  • +Diving courses (Advanced Open Water, Nitrox and specialties on request)
  • +Gratuities: about EUR 100 per guest for the crew (voluntary)

Cabins

  • Queen Bed Suite
    Queen Bed Suite
    Suite · sleeps 2 · Upper deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.090 EUR/person
  • Twin Cabin
    Twin Cabin
    Twin · sleeps 2 · Lower deck
    Private bathroom · from 1.090 EUR/person

Boat specifications

Year built
2003
Length
36 m
Beam
7.5 m
Cruising speed
10 kn
Engines
2 x 650 HP Cummins K19
Max guests
20
Cabins
10
Min. certification
Advanced OW
Minimum logged dives
50
Type
Dive liveaboard
Width
7.5 m
Cabins
10 (8 twin lower deck, 2 queen bed suites upper deck)
Guests
20
Length
36 m
Engines
2 x 650 HP Cummins K19 (new in 2014)
Tenders
2 zodiacs
Generators
2 x 65 kW (230 V) Perkins
Year built
2003 (refurbished 2007, extended 2014 and 2025)
Compressors
2 x Marine Bauer
Cruising speed
10 knots

Gear rental: No rental equipment is kept on board, only spare equipment for emergencies. Rental sets must be requested at least one week before arrival, with sizes.

Payments: The safari fee, drinks and gratuities are paid in cash on board (EUR, USD, CHF or EGP). Credit cards are not accepted on the boats.

Boat features

  • 36 m liveaboard built in 2003, refurbished 2007, extended 2014 and 2025
  • 10 air conditioned cabins with private bathroom (shower / WC) and minibar
  • 8 twin cabins on the lower deck and 2 queen bed suites on the upper deck
  • Spacious air conditioned salon and dining area with media system, plasma TV, DVD / CD player
  • Two sun decks
  • Nespresso machine on board
  • Free Wi-Fi when in range
  • Electricity 220 V, charging station on the dive deck

Food & drinks

  • Food on board is served as a buffet with meat, poultry, fish, pasta, rice, potatoes and vegetables
  • Vegetarian, vegan, allergy and diabetic meals on request (tell the office in advance by email)
  • Soft drinks, tea, coffee and water included
  • Nespresso machine on board (bring your own capsules)
  • Beer and wine available for an extra charge

Diving on board

  • Free Nitrox up to 32 percent for certified divers
  • Large dive platform
  • 2 marine Bauer compressors
  • 12 l aluminium tanks DIN / INT (15 l on request)
  • 2 zodiacs with outboard engine
  • Charging station for lamps and cameras on the dive deck

Navigation & safety

  • VHF, DSC (Area I and II)
  • Satellite EPIRB and AIS
  • Life jackets and 2 life rafts
  • Emergency oxygen (2 x 50 l) and first aid
  • Fire fighting and alarm system, smoke detectors
  • 2 seawater desalination plants (4,500 l per day each)

Languages spoken on board

EnglishGermanArabic