Snorkeling Sharm el Sheikh: Private Speedboat to Dolphin House

Your captain anchors at the exact reef where the fish are, not at a tourist mooring.

Private speedboat snorkeling in Sharm el Sheikh lets you choose between Dolphin House Area, Paradise Island, or Orange Bay, with your own Falcon Tour Guide steering to the best marine life. The boat picks you up from your hotel, includes snorkeling gear and a soft drink, and runs for two hours. You pick the location based on what appeals to you. Each spot has its own reef character and marine activity.

The experience

The speedboat departs from your hotel with a personal captain and guide. You're not joining a group boat or following a set itinerary. Instead, your guide takes you to one of three snorkeling zones you choose beforehand (Dolphin House Area, Paradise Island, or Orange Bay) each known for different marine life and reef structure. Once the boat reaches the spot, the anchor drops and you enter the water with your own equipment.

Two hours on the water means real time in the reef, not a rushed visit squeezed between other stops. The Red Sea off Sharm has dense coral and fish activity year-round. What you see depends on the location and the season, but the guide knows where the current marine life is concentrated. You get snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel) and a soft drink at the end of the trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the logistics are settled before you book.

The speedboat format matters if you want to reach quieter reef sections or if you're celebrating something and want the boat to yourself. Larger group boats stick to the main mooring points. A private boat with a captain who knows the Red Sea can position you where the water is clearer or the coral less picked-over. The two-hour window is tight enough to fit into a half-day but long enough to make the journey worthwhile instead of a quick dip.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private speedboat with personal captain and Falcon Tour Guide.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• soft drink at the end of the trip.

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 205 per group, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Friday: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30Friday: 09:30, 13:30 and 15:30

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by falconadventure

Is this one for you?Choose Dolphin House Area if you want the chance to see dolphins and prefer shallower reef sections; pick Paradise Island for dense coral and abundant fish; select Orange Bay if you want a mix of reef and open water with good visibility. The private boat means your guide positions you where the marine life is active that day, rather than anchoring at a fixed mooring point with other groups.

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Top questions

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.

Can I choose which snorkeling location I want to visit?

Yes. Dolphin House Area, Paradise Island, and Orange Bay are your three options, and you pick one when you book. Each location has different reef character and marine life, so the choice depends on what you want to see and whether you're hoping for dolphins or just coral and fish.

What's included in the snorkeling equipment?

Mask, fins and snorkel are provided. You bring your own swimsuit and towel. A soft drink is included at the end of the trip.

How does hotel pickup work?

The speedboat includes pickup and drop-off from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel. The guide will confirm the time the night before, and the boat collects you from your hotel entrance or a nearby meeting point.

Is this snorkeling trip suitable for beginners?

Yes. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guide will brief you on the snorkeling basics and stay with you in the water. If you've never snorkeled before, let the operator know at booking so the guide can give you extra time to get comfortable.

What's the difference between the three snorkeling locations?

Dolphin House Area is known for dolphin sightings and shallow reefs; Paradise Island has dense coral gardens and schooling fish; Orange Bay offers a mix of reef and sandy bottom with good visibility. The guide can advise which is best for your experience level and what marine life is active on the day you're going.