4.8(471 reviews)Hurghada, EgyptFull day · ~8 hoursSmall group · max 16
Wild dolphins
Reef snorkeling
Small group
Overview
Share a horseshoe reef with resident spinner dolphins.
Shaab El Erg — “Dolphin House” — is a sheltered horseshoe reef north of Hurghada where a resident pod of spinner dolphins comes to rest. We keep groups small and engines quiet so the encounter stays calm and respectful.
After the dolphin swim we snorkel two coral pinnacles nearby, then enjoy lunch on deck before a relaxed cruise home.
Swim near a resident spinner-dolphin pod
Two coral-pinnacle snorkel stops
Small group — max 16 guests
Hotel pickup & drop-off included
Your day, hour by hour
Itinerary
07:30
07:30
Hotel pickup
Air-conditioned minibus from your hotel lobby.
08:30
08:30
Depart Hurghada marina
Briefing on respectful dolphin swimming while we sail north.
10:00
10:00
Dolphin House swim
Your guide leads small groups into the water near the resting pod.
12:00
12:00
Coral pinnacle snorkel
Towering coral heads alive with anthias and butterflyfish.
13:00
13:00
Lunch on deck
Freshly cooked, with vegetarian options.
14:30
14:30
Second reef stop
A shallow garden reef for a final relaxed swim.
16:30
16:30
Return & drop-off
Back to the marina and on to your hotel.
What’s covered
Included & not included
Included
Hotel pickup & drop-off (air-conditioned)
Premium boat with shaded deck & fresh-water shower
Licensed sea-trained guide, small groups
Snorkel set, fins & life jacket (kids’ sizes too)
Fresh lunch, soft drinks & mineral water all day
Not included
Gratuities (optional, appreciated)
Underwater photo package (€15, optional)
Wetsuit rental in winter months (€5)
Bring with you
Swimwear
Towel
Reef-safe sunscreen
Sunglasses & hat
Camera / GoPro
From the water
Guest reviews
4.8· 471 reviews
MT
Markus T.
Germany · May 2026
Eight dolphins passed right below us. The guide’s briefing made sure nobody crowded them. Special.
HL
Hannah L.
Netherlands · April 2026
Small group, quiet boat, great snorkel spots. Exactly what we hoped for.
Good to know
Trip questions
The pod is resident and seen on most trips, but these are wild animals and we never chase them. Either way you’ll enjoy two excellent reef snorkels.
Confident swimmers get the most from the dolphin swim, but life jackets are available and you can always watch from the boat.
If the coastguard closes the sea, we move your trip to the next available day or refund you in full — your choice.
