Hurghada Dolphin House Tour: Swim & Snorkel with Lunch

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · DE +1

PickupAt your hotel

Swim with dolphins snorkel Red Sea reefs lunch included

You’ll swim in warm Red Sea waters near wild dolphins (if they show up), snorkel colorful reefs with all gear provided, and share an open buffet lunch on deck with new friends. The day includes hotel pickup and plenty of cold drinks — but it’s those unscripted moments on this dolphin tour from Hurghada that you’ll remember most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin tour with snorkeling and lunch

Pick up from hotel 07:45-08:30
Arrive at marina
Board boat and sail at 09:00
Swim with dolphins
Snorkel at first spot
Enjoy open buffet lunch and drinks
Snorkel at second spot
Return to marina around 16:00

The Experience

We were already halfway across the water before I realized how salty the breeze tasted out here — not quite like anything back home. The boat left Hurghada marina just after nine, and our guide (I think her name was Amina?) started pointing out where we might spot dolphins. She grinned when someone asked if it was guaranteed — “They’re wild, not actors!” she said, laughing. Honestly, I liked that answer. It made the whole dolphin tour in Hurghada feel more real somehow.

The first stop was for snorkeling, and I fumbled with my mask a bit before slipping into the water. There’s this weird silence when you go under — just your own breathing and then suddenly flashes of color everywhere. Someone shouted that they’d seen a dolphin shadow in the distance, but I missed it. Didn’t mind though; the coral alone was worth it. Lunch came next: open buffet on deck, plates wobbling as the boat rocked gently. The grilled meat was surprisingly good (I may have gone back for seconds), and there were enough salads and fruit to keep everyone happy. Sun-warmed plates, sticky fingers from watermelon — those are the bits that stick with me.

After lunch we moved again, chasing rumors of dolphins along another stretch of reef. Some folks got lucky — I caught sight of two fins slicing through the water before they vanished. Not close enough to touch or anything dramatic, but still… seeing them in their own world felt special. A kid nearby squealed so loud everyone laughed; even Amina shook her head like she’d seen it all before. By four we were back at the marina, skin tight from salt and hair tangled by wind.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned hotel pickup in Hurghada, all snorkeling equipment (just bring your own towel), a generous open buffet lunch with meat and salads plus fruit for dessert, unlimited soft drinks and hot drinks throughout the trip — all wrapped up with friendly local guidance before returning to port by late afternoon.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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