Golden Dolphin IV Liveaboard, Egypt
5.0Excellent1 verified reviewThe Golden Dolphin IV is the largest and most luxurious vessel in the Egypt liveaboard scene, offering premium diving experiences. It can take as many as 28 guests in a total of 14 air-conditioned cabins with a private en-suite bathroom each. Guests can choose between double or twin bed arrangements across lower, main, and upper decks, assuring comfort and flexibility for both solo travelers and groups.
Onboard, the social spaces are large enough to relax and entertain. The lower deck with a spacious dining room and an air-conditioned salon provides comfort for those guests to take rest between their dives. A second salon on the upper deck with panoramic views over the Red Sea invites guests for a relaxing time. Equipped with loungers, three bars, and an outside area, this is the perfect space for socializing or just enjoying the outdoors.
The Red Sea liveaboard will take guests to some of the most iconic dive sites in Egypt. Explore the famous North of the Egypt SS Thistlegorm wreck, Abu Nuhas with four historic wrecks, Ras Mohammed marine park, and Shark Reef and Jolanda Reef dive sites. Brother Islands liveaboards are also an addition to the great excitement where divers often come across hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks, and other pelagic species.
The dive deck has ample space for storage of personal gear, and Nitrox is available for certified divers. A maximum of four dives a day gives guests ample opportunity to become well acquainted with the thriving marine life and coral reefs of the Red Sea. A platform at the aft of the vessel means smooth entry and exit for every dive.
With a highly experienced crew fluent in several languages, who are also committed to high-quality service, every guest diving safari will be smooth and memorable. Guaranteed to be a Red Sea adventure through the most iconic wrecks down to diverse marine encounters
Cabins
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Air-conditioned cabins with own bathroom (and separate shower) and minibar.
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Air-conditioned cabins with own bathroom (and separate shower) and minibar.
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Air-conditioned cabins with own bathroom (and separate shower) and minibar
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Air-conditioned cabins with own bathroom (and separate shower) and minibar
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Air-conditioned cabins with own bathroom (and separate shower) and minibar
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Indoor Saloon
- Child Friendly
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Dolphin IV
What Nitrox and diving courses are available on board?
Which climate and what clothes will suit me in the Red Sea?
What are the requirements for a liveaboard safari?
Food and Beverages on Board
What are the routes and dive sites available for chargers and groups?
South Safari: The route to Fury Shoals is known for its encounters with dolphins and turtles.
Brother Islands-Daedalus-Elphinstone: Advanced diving in the Brother Islands offers wall diving covered with corals, hammerheads, thresher sharks, and silvertips. Daedalus Reef has steep walls and a southern plateau, commonly known to be frequented by reef and hammerhead sharks. Elphinstone has the north and south plateaus that are quite iconic, featuring soft corals and a possible encounter with oceanic white-tip sharks and grey reef sharks
What is the marine life in the Red Sea? When to Go?
Diving can be done here throughout the year, but conditions and marine life do vary with the seasons. During the period between November and March, there is a general coolness of weather; fewer people result in crowds, and water temperature fluctuates between 22-24°C. April to June usually presents warmer waters, better manta ray, and whale shark encounters during plankton blooms. The summer months see active marine life, while September to early November brings warmer waters and good visibility for the variety of marine life
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Route on Request (Available for groups and charters; Please enquire) (7 nights) (Port is not stated-Port is not stated)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note, that night dives are not available in Marine Parks)
North (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Brother Islands - Daedalus - Rocky Island - Zabargad - St. Johns - Elba Reef (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
North incl. Straits of Tiran (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of the Red Sea (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
North - Safaga - Brother Islands (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (7 nights) (Port is not stated-Port is not stated)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Fury Shoals - Daedalus - Brother Islands (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
North - Million Hope (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Daedalus - Rocky Island - Zabargad - St. Johns (10 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Daedalus - Rocky Island - Zabargad - Elba Reef - St. Johns - Satayah - Brother Islands - Safaga (11 nights) (Port Ghalib-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
North - Straits of Tiran - Dahab (7 nights) (Hurghada-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (7 nights) (Hurghada-Port Ghalib)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Daedalus - Rocky Island - Zabargad - St. Johns - Elphinstone (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Port Ghalib)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)
Dive sites you’ll see
Brothers - Daedalus - Elphinstone (7 nights) (Port Ghalib-Hurghada)
Included
- Accommodation (last night may be in a 3* Hotel "HB-BASIS")
- Diving (3-4 dives/day, 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Soft drinks, water, coffee, tea
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Fees and taxes/visa - 275-475 EUR per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International flights
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons (Please note that night dives are not allowed in Marine Parks)