Dolphin House Snorkeling Cruise Hurghada: Swim With Wild Dolphins

Wild dolphins, watching them move freely in their natural habitat on their own schedule

A full-day snorkeling tour from Hurghada to Dolphin House combines two guided reef dives with the chance to swim near wild dolphins in their natural Red Sea habitat. The boat is kept small to avoid crowds, and hotel pickup, lunch, and all snorkeling gear are included. Parasailing is available as an optional add-on. Transfers from Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay and Safaga hotels can be arranged at checkout.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup by air-conditioned vehicle and a boat departure from Hurghada toward Dolphin House, one of the Red Sea's most reliable dolphin-spotting locations. The crossing gives you time to settle in, and the crew briefs you on what to expect: dolphins are wild animals, so sightings depend on natural conditions, but the location itself is chosen because encounters happen regularly here. You'll have two separate snorkeling sessions at vibrant coral reef sites, each with a professional guide in the water alongside you, full equipment (mask, fins, life jacket), and crew focused on safety and marine life respect.

Between stops you recharge on the sun deck with a freshly prepared buffet lunch and unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea throughout the day. The smaller group size means the boat doesn't feel packed, and there's actual room to move around, dry off, and breathe without elbowing past other tourists. If you want an extra rush, parasailing is available as an optional add-on you can book at checkout.

The return to the marina happens in the late afternoon, followed by a comfortable transfer back to your hotel. The whole day runs about eight hours from pickup to drop-off. A professional guide travels with the group and speaks English, Italian, French, German and several other languages, so safety briefings and reef information reach you clearly.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle (with the transfer option).
• boat trip to Dolphin House and two guided snorkeling sessions at coral reef sites.
• full snorkeling equipment including mask, fins and life jacket.
• professional guide and crew support focused on safety and marine life respect.
• freshly prepared buffet lunch.
• unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea throughout the day.
• relaxation time on the sun deck between stops.

Options for this experience

3 options

Dolphin House (no transfer)Up to 30 people · Guide in 10 languages · 09:00No transfer: boat trip to Dolphin House with two snorkeling stops, snorkeling gear, lunch and soft drinks included, without transfer. Includes pickup.

Dolphin House with transferUp to 30 people · Guide in 10 languages · 09:00Full-day snorkeling and transfer: boat trip to Dolphin House with two snorkeling stops, snorkeling gear, lunch and soft drinks included, plus transfer. Includes pickup.

Dolphin House and parasailingUp to 15 people · Guide in 10 languages · 09:00Experience both thrills in a single day: boat trip to Dolphin House with two snorkeling stops, snorkeling gear, parasailing, lunch and soft drinks included, plus transfer. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian, Persian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 22

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Red Dragon Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to snorkel at two reef sites and have a genuine chance at seeing wild dolphins without fighting crowds on a packed boat: the small-group format and the specific location make both possible in a single day. Families, couples and solo travelers all fit here. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers, though specialized infant seats are available.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Persian, Polish, Romanian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the chances of actually seeing dolphins at Dolphin House?

Dolphin House is chosen specifically because wild dolphins frequent the area regularly, but sightings depend on natural conditions and animal behavior. The crew cannot guarantee an encounter, though the location itself is reliable for dolphin activity in the Red Sea.

What's included in the snorkeling equipment?

Full snorkeling gear is provided: mask, fins, and life jacket, along with professional guidance and in-water support from the crew at each of the two reef stops.

Is the lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

A freshly prepared buffet lunch and unlimited soft drinks, coffee and tea are included throughout the day. Dietary needs should be mentioned at booking so the crew can accommodate them.

Do I need to arrange my own transfer, or is it included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle are included with the "Dolphin House With Transfer" option. The "No Transfer" option excludes this, and transfers from Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay and Safaga hotels can be added at checkout.

Can I add parasailing to this tour?

Yes, parasailing is available as an optional add-on you can select when you book the "Dolphin House & Parasailing" option at checkout.

How long is the full day, and what time does it start?

The tour runs approximately eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. The exact start time depends on your hotel location and the pickup schedule arranged at booking.