Snorkeling in Hurghada: Dolphin House & coral reefs

Spend a full day in the water where dolphins live

A full-day snorkeling trip from Hurghada to Dolphin House, Egypt's best spot to see wild dolphins, with hotel pickup, multiple coral reef stops, lunch and drinks included. The boat is fully equipped with snorkeling gear and a professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian and French. A scuba dive with equipment is available as an add-on option.

The Experience

Eight hours on the Red Sea starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle and a cruise to Dolphin House, the reef system where wild dolphins hunt and rest. The boat is spacious and fully equipped; snorkeling gear—mask, fins and life jacket—comes with you. A professional guide leads the day and speaks your language, so the stops and the wildlife make sense as you move through them.

You'll snorkel at several coral reefs alive with colorful fish and exotic marine life. The reefs themselves are the draw, but dolphins do pass through these waters, and the guide will position the boat where sightings are most likely. Between stops, the sun deck is yours to relax on, and the panoramic views of the Red Sea don't require anything but time. Lunch is a freshly prepared open buffet served on board, with soft drinks and coffee or tea included.

If you want to go deeper, a scuba dive with full equipment is available as an add-on at checkout. Infants can join if they sit on an adult's lap; the activity suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, life jacket).
• professional snorkeling guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.
• multiple snorkeling stops at coral reefs.
• lunch and drinks (soft drinks, coffee or tea) on the boat.
• time to relax on the sun deck with Red Sea views.
• scuba dive with full equipment available as an add-on option at checkout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Crystal Horizon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to spend most of the day in the water at coral reefs with the chance to see wild dolphins, rather than a quick snorkel from shore. The eight-hour format and multiple stops mean you're exploring different parts of the reef system, and the guide's presence keeps you safe and oriented in the water.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel at Dolphin House itself, or is it just a boat ride past it?

Dolphin House is the destination, and you snorkel at the coral reefs in that area where dolphins are known to gather. The boat positions itself at the best spots for both snorkeling and dolphin sightings, so you're in the water at the reefs, not watching from the boat.

What's included in the lunch, and are there options for dietary restrictions?

Lunch is a freshly prepared open buffet served on the boat, with soft drinks, coffee and tea included. Specific dietary options aren't detailed in the booking information, so contact the operator directly if you have restrictions.

Is the snorkeling guide with me in the water, or do they stay on the boat?

A professional snorkeling guide leads the activity and is there to show you the reefs and help you spot marine life. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

How long is the actual snorkeling time versus travel and lunch?

The full trip is eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. That includes the boat ride to Dolphin House, multiple snorkeling stops at coral reefs, time to relax on deck, and a lunch break on board—so snorkeling time is spread across the day rather than one continuous stretch.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear, or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment is provided: mask, fins and life jacket are included. You don't need to bring your own gear.

What happens if we don't see dolphins?

Dolphins are wild animals and sightings depend on where they're hunting that day. The guide will take you to Dolphin House, the reef system where they're most likely to appear, but there's no guarantee. The snorkeling at the coral reefs is the main activity regardless.