Dolphin House Snorkeling Cruise Hurghada: Swim With Wild Dolphins

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · DE +8

PickupAt your hotel

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelers

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.