Hurghada: Dolphin House Snorkel & Coral Reef with Lunch

Boat out to where dolphins live wild in the Red Sea

You board a boat in Hurghada, snorkel two or three coral reef sites where dolphins live wild, and watch the reef from underwater as your guide navigates the group through the best spots. Lunch and all snorkel gear are included, along with hotel transfer from central Hurghada. The whole day runs about six to seven hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and dolphin watching

• Travel to Dolphin House
• Snorkel with coral reefs and fish
• Observe dolphins in natural habitat
• Enjoy included lunch and drinks

The experience

The boat pushes off from Hurghada's coast and heads toward the Dolphin House, a protected stretch of the Red Sea where dolphins move through their own territory without handlers or barriers. You're in the water within an hour, mask and snorkel already on, watching the reef drop away beneath you in layers of color: brain coral the size of boulders, schools of parrotfish that turn and scatter when you drift too close. The guide stays with the group, pointing out what's worth looking at and keeping the pace steady so nobody gets separated.

The dolphins show up on their own schedule. Some days they're curious and come near the boat. Other days they're further out and you see them breach in the distance. Either way, you're in their habitat, not the other way around, which changes how the whole thing feels. The snorkeling itself covers two or three reef sites depending on conditions: each one different, each one crowded with fish you've probably never seen before. The water stays warm enough that you don't need a thick suit, and the guide carries a camera if you want proof of what you saw down there.

Lunch happens on the boat after the snorkeling stops: a buffet spread with bread, salads, grilled fish, rice, and whatever else the kitchen packed that morning. Drinks are included, non-alcoholic, and there's enough time to dry off and eat without feeling rushed. The ride back to Hurghada takes the same route, and if you're staying anywhere between Bella Vista and Palm Beach, the hotel pickup and drop-off are built in. Anywhere else in Hurghada costs extra, so check your location before booking.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• entry to Dolphin House nature reserve.
• visits to two or three coral reef sites.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• buffet lunch with bread, salads, grilled fish and rice.
• non-alcoholic beverages.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within Hurghada (Bella Vista to Palm Beach area).

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Jan 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 4.90

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Crazy Dolphin

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel the Red Sea reefs and see dolphins in their natural habitat without arranging a boat, guide or lunch yourself. The fixed itinerary handles all three, and the morning pickup means you just show up at your hotel ready to go.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Do you see dolphins on every trip?

Dolphins live in the area year-round, but whether they come close to the boat depends on the day and their movement. You're in their habitat, so sightings aren't guaranteed, though the reef snorkeling itself is consistent.

What's included in the lunch?

A buffet with bread, salads, grilled fish, rice and seasonal vegetables, plus non-alcoholic drinks. The meal is served on the boat after snorkeling.

Is snorkel equipment provided?

Yes, mask, snorkel and fins are included. Bring your own towel.

Which hotels get free pickup?

Hotels between Bella Vista and Palm Beach in Hurghada. Pickups from other areas in Hurghada or outside the city cost extra.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

The tour suits all fitness levels. You'll be in the water with a guide, and the pace is steady rather than fast.

What should I bring?

A towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. The boat provides snorkel gear and lunch.