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Dolphin House Snorkeling

Dolphin House Snorkeling

A full day sailing north to Sha'ab El Erg, the horseshoe reef where wild dolphins rest, with guided snorkelling and lunch on board.

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Overview

Stop 1: Early hotel pickup - Your driver collects you from your Hurghada or Makadi hotel and transfers you to the marina for boarding and a safety briefing with the crew. Stop 2: Sailing to Sha'ab El Erg - Cruise roughly 90 minutes north to the horseshoe reef known as Dolphin House, the resident feeding and resting ground of wild dolphins. Stop 3: Dolphin watching from the boat - Spend time observing the pod from the deck. Entering the water near the animals follows the reserve rules explained by your guide, and sightings are never guaranteed. Stop 4: Guided snorkeling on the reef - Snorkel the shallow coral garden with your instructor, looking for butterflyfish, parrotfish and the occasional sea turtle. Stop 5: Lunch on board - An open buffet lunch is served on deck while the boat repositions to a second, calmer snorkeling point. Stop 6: Second snorkeling stop and return - One final swim before sailing back to Hurghada marina and transferring to your hotel in the late afternoon. The inclusions list shows exactly what the price covers, and we confirm every detail in writing before you pay.

Why You Will Love This Trip

  • Sailing to Sha'ab El Erg: Cruise roughly 90 minutes north to the horseshoe reef known as Dolphin House
  • Dolphin watching from the boat: Spend time observing the pod from the deck
  • Guided snorkeling on the reef: Snorkel the shallow coral garden with your instructor
  • Lunch on board: An open buffet lunch is served on deck while the boat repositions to a second
  • Second snorkeling stop and return
  • The inclusions list shows exactly what the price covers, and we confirm every detail in writing before you pay.

Detailed Itinerary

Stop 1: Early hotel pickup

Your driver collects you from your Hurghada or Makadi hotel and transfers you to the marina for boarding and a safety briefing with the crew.

Stop 2: Sailing to Sha'ab El Erg

Cruise roughly 90 minutes north to the horseshoe reef known as Dolphin House, the resident feeding and resting ground of wild dolphins.

Stop 3: Dolphin watching from the boat

Spend time observing the pod from the deck. Entering the water near the animals follows the reserve rules explained by your guide, and sightings are never guaranteed.

Stop 4: Guided snorkeling on the reef

Snorkel the shallow coral garden with your instructor, looking for butterflyfish, parrotfish and the occasional sea turtle.

Stop 5: Lunch on board

An open buffet lunch is served on deck while the boat repositions to a second, calmer snorkeling point.

Stop 6: Second snorkeling stop and return

One final swim before sailing back to Hurghada marina and transferring to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Private guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Private pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile cruise or agreed meeting point
  • Licensed local guide or activity instructor according to the tour type
  • Private air-conditioned transport for land sections
  • Bottled water during guided touring
  • Flexible photo stops and practical WhatsApp coordination
  • The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.

Excluded

  • Meals unless stated
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Domestic and international airline tickets are not included.

Prices by Group Size

Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.

TravelersPrice per traveler
1 Traveler$146 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $146
2 Travelers$126 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $252
3 Travelers$119 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $357
4 Travelers$116 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $464
5 Travelers$116 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $580
6 or More Travelers$116 per travelerFrom $696 total for 6 travelers

We will confirm the date, availability and final price by email or WhatsApp before booking.

Pricing Information

The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.

Children Policy

Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.

FAQ

Are standard entrance tickets included?

The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.

Do I need to be able to swim?

Life jackets are provided and the crew stays with the group in the water, so confident non-swimmers can usually take part in surface activities. If you cannot swim at all, tell us when booking and we will confirm whether this particular trip works for you or suggest a dry alternative such as the glass bottom boat or submarine.

Is equipment included, or should I bring my own?

Masks, snorkels, fins and life jackets are provided and sanitised between trips. Bring a towel, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof phone case. If you prefer your own mask for fit, you are welcome to bring it.

What if I get seasick?

The Red Sea is usually calm in the morning and choppier after midday, so most trips do the main stops early. Take your medication about an hour before boarding, sit on the lower deck near the centre of the boat and keep your eyes on the horizon. Tell the crew and they will find you the steadiest spot.

Are hotel transfers included?

Yes. You are collected from your hotel in Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh or El Gouna and returned there afterwards. Tell us your hotel name when booking so we can confirm the pickup time, which varies by area.

I am travelling with children. Do they pay the full price?

Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.

Is the price per person or for the whole group?

On this Hurghada trip the published rate is $146 for one traveller, $126 each for two, $119 each for three, and $116 each from four people upward. All prices on this page are in US dollars per person, and the rate drops as the group grows because the vehicle, guide and driver are shared across more travellers. Holiday departures over Christmas, New Year and Easter are quoted separately as they carry a supplement.

How do I book this tour?

Send your date, group size, pickup point and preferred route for this Hurghada trip by WhatsApp or email. We reply with availability and a clear private proposal, starting from the $116 shown on this page.

Visas, safety, tipping and payment: see the general Egypt travel FAQ

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