Dolphin House Snorkeling Trip from Hurghada
Cruise to Shaab El Erg, watch for wild dolphins in their natural Red Sea habitat, snorkel colorful reefs, and enjoy lunch aboard your boat.
Search for wild dolphins and explore the reefs of northern Hurghada.
Set out on a full-day Dolphin House snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Shaab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped reef visited by pods of wild dolphins. Following hotel pickup, meet the crew at the marina and cruise north across the Red Sea. The captain searches the area carefully, while the snorkeling team explains how to observe marine wildlife without chasing, feeding, or touching it. If conditions and dolphin behavior allow, enter the water in supervised groups for a respectful encounter. Continue to selected coral gardens for guided snorkeling among tropical fish, then enjoy a buffet lunch, water, and soft drinks aboard the boat. Because the dolphins are completely wild, sightings and swimming opportunities cannot be guaranteed—protecting their welfare always comes first.
Wildlife watching, guided snorkeling, and a full Red Sea cruise.
Shaab El Erg
Visit the famous Dolphin House reef and watch respectfully for wild bottlenose dolphins.
Responsible Encounter
Enter the water only when permitted and follow the guide’s wildlife-protection instructions.
Coral Garden Stops
Explore selected reef sites with equipment and support from the snorkeling crew.
A day of dolphin watching, reef snorkeling, and Red Sea sailing.
Transfer to Hurghada marina
Your driver collects you from your Hurghada hotel and transfers you to the marina, where the boat crew welcomes you aboard and explains the day’s safety procedures.
Cruise toward Shaab El Erg
Relax on deck during the journey north while the crew prepares the snorkeling equipment and explains the responsible dolphin-watching rules.
Search for wild dolphins
The captain approaches the reef carefully and looks for dolphin activity. Observation may take place from the boat or in the water according to conditions and official guidance.
Guided snorkeling stop
Swim above a colorful coral garden with your guide, using the provided mask, snorkel, fins, and life jacket.
Lunch and another reef stop
Enjoy a buffet lunch with soft drinks aboard the boat, followed by a second guided snorkeling opportunity when conditions permit.
Water sports and hotel transfer
Enjoy banana-boat or sofa-boat fun when conditions permit, then sail back to the marina for your transfer to the hotel.
Everything arranged for your Dolphin House snorkeling adventure.
Included
- Round-trip transfers from Hurghada hotels
- Full-day shared boat cruise
- Visit to the Shaab El Erg area
- Guided coral-reef snorkeling stops
- Mask, snorkel, fins, and life jacket
- Buffet lunch aboard the boat
- Soft drinks and drinking water
- Banana boat and sofa boat when conditions permit
- Service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Marine park or government fees when charged separately
- Transfers from hotels outside central Hurghada
- Guaranteed dolphin sighting or swimming encounter
- Personal purchases and professional photographs
- Alcoholic beverages and gratuities
- Any service not specifically mentioned
Personalize your Dolphin House experience.
A respectful way to discover Hurghada’s wild marine life.
Wildlife in its habitat
Look for free-ranging dolphins rather than visiting a captive-animal attraction.
Responsible approach
The crew controls every water entry according to conditions and dolphin behavior.
More than dolphins
Enjoy coral gardens, tropical fish, sailing, lunch, and optional water sports.
Beginner support
Life jackets, equipment, safety instructions, and snorkeling guidance are included.
Quick answers about the Dolphin House trip.
Are dolphin sightings guaranteed at Dolphin House?
No. The dolphins at Shaab El Erg are wild and move freely through the Red Sea. The crew makes every reasonable effort to locate them, but no responsible operator can guarantee a sighting or swimming encounter.
Where is Dolphin House Hurghada?
The excursion normally visits Shaab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped reef north of Hurghada known as a natural habitat frequently visited by bottlenose dolphins.
Can we touch or chase the dolphins?
No. Guests must follow the guide, keep a respectful distance, and never touch, feed, surround, or chase the animals. The crew may cancel water entry if the dolphins appear disturbed.
Can beginners join the snorkeling stops?
Yes. Beginners may use a life jacket and stay close to the snorkeling guide. Anyone uncomfortable in open water can remain safely aboard the boat.
Is the Dolphin House trip suitable for children?
Children may join under continuous adult supervision. Participation in open-water snorkeling depends on swimming ability, sea conditions, and the crew’s safety decision.
What should I bring on the boat trip?
Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, dry clothing, and a copy of your passport or identification if requested before departure.
Are transfers included from Makadi Bay or El Gouna?
Pickup from central Hurghada hotels is included. Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, and El Gouna may require a transfer supplement confirmed before booking.
Ready to explore Dolphin House from Hurghada?
Share your date, hotel, and group size. We’ll arrange your transfers, boat cruise, dolphin-watching cruise, snorkeling equipment, lunch, and water activities.