Fire Breaks Out on Safari Vessel in Hurghada Harbour Weeks After Golden Dolphin 3 Loss

A fire broke out today on a safari vessel moored in the harbour off Hurghada.

The boat was laid up for maintenance at the time of the incident and there were no guests on board. As of now, no injuries have been reported.

The vessel’s identity has not been officially confirmed. Local sources have suggested the boat may be Golden Dolphin II, however authorities have not yet released a formal statement verifying the name. The Scuba News will not confirm the vessel’s identity until official confirmation is provided.

The incident comes just weeks after fire destroyed the Golden Dolphin 3 liveaboard off Hurghada. In our previous coverage, Fire Destroys Golden Dolphin 3 Liveaboard Off Hurghada, we detailed how the vessel was lost following a serious onboard blaze earlier this year. That incident sent shockwaves through the Red Sea liveaboard community and raised renewed questions around onboard fire safety, response procedures, and marina infrastructure.

While there is currently no confirmed link between the two incidents, the timing will inevitably draw attention within the local diving industry, particularly given Hurghada’s position as one of the Red Sea’s busiest safari departure ports.

Emergency services responded to today’s fire and the situation is understood to be under control. The extent of the damage has not yet been publicly detailed, and the cause of the blaze remains unknown. Investigations are expected to follow.

Hurghada remains a major operational hub for liveaboard vessels running routes to Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, and beyond. Fires involving vessels in harbour, especially while undergoing maintenance, are uncommon but can escalate rapidly depending on fuel load and onboard materials.

The Scuba News will update this developing story as more information becomes available.