MY Golden Dolphin III dive boat review
Golden Dolphin III: historical review after its loss
Golden Dolphin III is not a current booking option. DIVE Magazine reported that the boat was destroyed by fire while moored off Hurghada on 21 January 2026, quoting the operator’s confirmation of the loss. There were no passengers aboard and no reported crew injuries.
This page preserves the earlier review and visitor memories. Golden Dolphin I, Golden Dolphin IV and any replacement vessel have their own specifications and accommodation; the old boat’s cabins and reviews cannot be transferred to them.
Life aboard in the earlier review
The original Divezone review described a twenty-guest boat with ten cabins. It highlighted the open-air dining area and sun decks, where the group could gather after the final dive or enjoy the evening light over the Red Sea.
Inside, the air-conditioned salon had a bar, television and music facilities, with films, marine books and magazines. Meals combined Middle Eastern, local and international cooking, served buffet-style in the dining room or outside.
The earlier diving facilities included a large deck, two hot showers, a toilet, a camera table and charging points. A separate platform had rinse tanks, while two tenders supported the diving. Nitrox, internet, a satellite telephone and drinking water appeared in the historical facility list; these are not inclusions for a new booking.
Archive media
The video linked in the original review is no longer available. The original photograph above is preserved as historical material.
Questions about this archive
Can I book Golden Dolphin III?
The vessel was reported lost in January 2026. Confirm the actual boat assigned to any new Golden Dolphin Fleet departure.
Are the pictures and reviews still useful?
They document earlier trips and the boat’s history. They cannot establish the cabins, crew or condition of a replacement vessel.
Where is the incident documented?
DIVE Magazine’s January 2026 report quotes the operator confirming the loss and saying that the crew was safe.
Incident reference: DIVE Magazine’s report.
Did you sail on this boat?
Your memories can help identify the boat and put earlier reports in context. Share your experience below, including the year, route and vessel name on your trip.
Archive presentation and availability references reviewed 2 November 2026.
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Hamata
Hamata gives land-based divers access to Fury Shoals: coral gardens, small wrecks and exposed outer reefs, with outings matched to experience and sea conditions.
Eilat
Eilat offers mainly shore-based Red Sea diving, with coral gardens, the Satil wreck and sites for different experience levels. Check recent-dive and insurance requirements before arrival.
Aqaba
Aqaba combines coral gardens and shore diving with the Cedar Pride, aircraft wrecks and underwater military displays. A land-based stay can also include Petra and Wadi Rum.
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam combines shore-access bays such as Abu Dabbab with boat trips to offshore reefs including Elphinstone. Choose the base and dive profile to suit your experience; wildlife sightings vary.
Nuweiba
Nuweiba suits unhurried shore diving and underwater photography, with coral gardens and small marine life to explore with a local guide.
Dahab
Dahab combines shore-access reefs and training sites with advanced profiles at the Canyon and Blue Hole. Choose the dive to match your experience.
Hurghada
Hurghada combines day-boat reefs, beginner training and longer wreck excursions. Match the site, transfer and dive profile to your experience.
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm combines local reef diving with Ras Mohammed, Tiran and separately planned wreck excursions. Match the route and dive profile to your experience.
Red Sea
Red Sea diving, through the eyes of the people who have been: guest reviews, trip stories and our guide to Egypt’s reefs, wrecks and shore-diving stays.
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