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Discovery I liveaboard

Discovery Divers Liveaboards · from $100 per day · sails Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (BDE), North & Brothers, North, Tiran & Dahab

Built2005Refit2017Length32 mGuests20Cabins10NitroxFreeWi-FiFree
Discovery I liveaboard in the Red Sea
Photo: Divebooker

Our take on Discovery I

  • Divebooker guests rate it 4.6/5 from 5 verified reviews, close to the 4.7 average of Egyptian liveaboards with 5+ reviews.
  • On LiveAboard.com it scores 8.8/10 from 187 reviews, a useful second opinion.
  • From $100 per day it is about 31% cheaper than the typical boat on the same routes ($145).
  • Nitrox is free on board, while many boats charge extra for it.
  • A mid-sized boat for 20 guests in 10 cabins, the most common size in Egypt.
  • Built in 2005, last refit 2017: ask about recent maintenance and cabin condition.
  • 34 of 34 open departures are discounted right now (up to 20% off).
  • 18 upcoming departures are guaranteed to run.

Who it suits: Sails both beginner-friendly northern routes and the marine parks, so check each departure's route before booking.

Based on Divebooker guest scores, prices and departures, checked 28 Oct 2026. We have not inspected this boat in person yet.

Departures and timetable

Departures that still have space, with the price per person for the whole trip in US dollars. Sold-out dates are not shown.

DatesNightsRouteFrom → toPrice
7–14 Nov 20267Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstoneHurghada$1,00120% offCheck availability
14–21 Nov 20267North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85420% offCheck availability
28 Nov – 5 Dec 20267Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstoneHurghada$1,00120% offCheck availability
19–26 Dec 20267North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$80120% offCheck availability
26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$80120% offCheck availability
2–9 Jan 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
9–16 Jan 20277North Wrecks, Ras Mohamed, Tiran, Brothers & SafagaHurghada$96915% offCheck availability
16–23 Jan 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
23–30 Jan 20277North Wrecks, Ras Mohamed, Tiran, Brothers & SafagaHurghada$96915% offCheck availability
30 Jan – 6 Feb 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
6–13 Feb 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
13–20 Feb 20277North Wrecks, Ras Mohamed, Tiran, Brothers & SafagaHurghada$96915% offCheck availability
20–27 Feb 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
27 Feb – 6 Mar 20277North Wrecks, Ras Mohamed, Tiran, Brothers & SafagaHurghada$96915% offCheck availability
6–13 Mar 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
13–20 Mar 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
20–27 Mar 20277Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstoneHurghada$96915% offCheck availability
27 Mar – 3 Apr 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
3–10 Apr 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$88015% offCheck availability
10–17 Apr 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$88015% offCheck availability
17–24 Apr 20277North Wrecks, Ras Mohamed, Tiran, Brothers & SafagaHurghada$1,01715% offCheck availability
24 Apr – 1 May 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$88015% offCheck availability
1–8 May 20277Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstoneHurghada$1,01715% offCheck availability
8–15 May 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$88015% offCheck availability
15–22 May 20277Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstoneHurghada$1,01715% offCheck availability
29 May – 5 Jun 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$1,01715% offCheck availability
5–12 Jun 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
12–19 Jun 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
19–26 Jun 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
3–10 Jul 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
7–14 Aug 20277Brothers, Daedalus, ElphinstonePort Ghalib → Hurghada$96915% offCheck availability
14–21 Aug 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability
21–28 Aug 20277North Wrecks, Ras Mohamed, Tiran, Brothers & SafagaHurghada$96915% offCheck availability
28 Aug – 4 Sep 20277North, Wrecks, Ras Mohamed & TiranHurghada$85115% offCheck availability

Discovery I questions

How much does a Discovery I liveaboard cost?

Prices start from about $100 per person per day. Open departures of 6+ nights cost $801 to $1,017 per person for the whole trip on Divebooker. Marine park or reef tax, nitrox, rental and tips are usually extra.

When is the next Discovery I departure?

The next departure with free space leaves on 7 Nov 2026 (Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, 7 nights) from $1,001 per person. 34 departures in our data still have space.

Which routes does Discovery I sail?

Upcoming departures sail: Brothers, Daedalus & Elphinstone (BDE), North & Brothers, North, Tiran & Dahab. Routes change by season, so check each departure.

Where does Discovery I depart from?

Upcoming departures leave from Hurghada, Port Ghalib.

Is Discovery I a good liveaboard?

It scores 4.6/5 from 5 verified guest reviews on Divebooker, against an Egypt average of 4.7.

Does Discovery I have nitrox?

Yes, nitrox is free on board.

How many guests does Discovery I take?

Up to 20 guests in 10 cabins; the boat is 32 m long.

Prices, departure dates and guest scores come from Divebooker, our booking partner, in US dollars per person, checked 28 Oct 2026. They change daily; the final price for your cabin is shown on Divebooker before you pay. Mandatory extras such as the marine park or reef tax, nitrox, equipment rental and crew tips are usually not included. ScubaDahab earns a commission when you book through our Divebooker links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which boats we list or how we rank them.