from $140 /night

per person
Discovery I
Discovery I
Discovery I
Discovery I
Discovery I
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Overview

  • Sun decks with mattresses for socialising, relaxing and sunbathing
  • Tec and photography facilities and complimentary nitrox 32%
  • A superb variety of freshly-prepared Western-style cuisine
  • Refitted in 2017, including a spacious dedicated dive deck

Designed with the discerning diver in mind, Discovery I boasts the perfect blend of style and functionality. From the warm, tastefully decorated dining area to the cosy cabins, this vessel is sure to make you feel at home. And, with multiple sun decks, a large dive and swim deck, and specialty tec and photography facilities, it’s safe to say Discovery I has all bases well and truly covered. What more could you want from your liveaboard diving holiday?

Upcoming trips

Cabins

  • If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
  • Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Amenities

Boat

Dive facilities

  • If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
  • Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Vessel information

From their base in Hurghada, on the Egyptian mainland, Discovery Divers is perfectly placed to offer unforgettable voyages throughout the entire Red Sea. Catering to individuals, couples and groups alike, Discovery Divers draw upon years of Red Sea liveaboard experience to provide unbeatable diving holidays. Discovery I has been recently refurbished and is designed specifically with divers’ needs in mind. Featuring multiple relaxing sun decks, spacious, modern saloons, and well-designed dive decks – as well as superb freshly-prepared cuisine, complimentary nitrox, and camera facilities – Discovery I is sure to satisfy even the most discerning of divers.

Onboard Discovery I

Built in 2005, Discovery I was completely refitted in 2017 and designed with divers in mind. The 32-meter wooden vessel comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests in eight twin and two double cabins, each featuring air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom. On the main deck, guests will find the modern and spacious salon which features a separate dining and lounge area equipped with a bar. Freshly cooked meals are served buffet-style and drinks and snacks are available throughout the day. The upper deck boasts an outdoor lounge equipped with a bar and a relaxing shaded area furnished with tables and chairs. Discovery I’s top deck is reserved for sun-lovers, featuring plenty of mattresses for sunbathing and relaxing between dives.

Diving from Discovery I

Diving on board Discovery I takes place from the spacious dive deck and swim platform located at the back of the boat – providing easy access to the vessel’s two five-metre zodiacs. Each guest is provided with individual storage boxes and ample space for gearing up. Rental equipment is available with advanced notice and nitrox blends of up to 32% are provided free of charge for certified divers. 12-litre aluminium tanks are used and DIN adapters are available. This vessel is also equipped with camera stations and separate rinse tanks for underwater photographers and is able to provide tech diving and rebreather support.

Top tips

  • Consider taking a nitrox speciality before your trip – nitrox 32% is offered free to certified guests.
  • Pack a good book and while away your surface intervals on one of the multiple sun decks equipped with comfortable mattresses.

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