Marsa Alam Snorkeling Dolphin House Full Day Tour

Dolphin House, two coral reefs, lunch on the water, and nine hours in the Red Sea

A full-day snorkeling trip from Marsa Alam to the Dolphin House reef, where you enter the water near wild dolphins in their natural habitat, then visit two more coral reefs filled with fish and marine life. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks on board, and a professional guide in English, French, German or Czech are included; the boat holds small groups only. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in the Marsa Alam area and a sail across the Red Sea to the Dolphin House, a rare site where snorkeling near wild dolphins is possible while leaving them undisturbed. You enter the water with mask and fins provided, a life jacket fitted, and a professional guide in the water with you. The dolphins move freely; the encounter is theirs to make or decline. After this first stop, the boat moves to two more coral reefs stacked with colorful fish and marine life, each one a separate entry into the water.

Lunch is freshly cooked on board and served with soft drinks, coffee, tea and water. The sundeck offers a place to rest between snorkeling stops and a view of the Red Sea during the return to the marina. The full day runs nine hours from pickup to drop-off, and small group sizes mean the boat never crowds the reefs or the water itself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam.
• snorkeling equipment (mask and fins) and life jacket.
• a full-day boat trip with three snorkeling stops at the Dolphin House and two coral reefs.
• lunch cooked on board.
• soft drinks, coffee, tea and water.
• a professional snorkeling guide in English, French, German or Czech.

Good to know

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

Operated by Dive Red Sea

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the reefs uncrowded and the dolphins undisturbed, which is what makes a full day of snorkeling near wildlife feel like access rather than a spectacle — book this if you want to enter the water yourself instead of watching from the boat.

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Top questions

What is the Dolphin House in Marsa Alam?

The Dolphin House is a reef in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam where wild dolphins live and swim. It is one of the few places in the world where snorkeling near dolphins is possible while respecting their freedom — the dolphins are not fed, trained or confined, and they choose whether to approach the water where you are.

How long is the snorkeling trip and what does the day include?

The trip runs nine hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. It includes three snorkeling stops — the Dolphin House reef and two coral reefs — plus lunch cooked on board, drinks, snorkeling equipment, a life jacket, and a professional guide who enters the water with you.

Do I need snorkeling experience to book this?

No. The trip is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and snorkeling equipment and a professional guide are provided. The guide stays in the water with the group and ensures everyone is safe and comfortable at each stop.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, French, German, or Czech, depending on the group. You can request your preferred language when you book.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Marsa Alam area are included in the price. You will be collected from your accommodation and returned there at the end of the day.