Dolphin House, Hurghada: the 12 Best Snorkelling Trips

1.Hurghada or Makadi: Discover the Magic of Dolphin House

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,198 reviews · from $27Our pick

From Hurghada or Makadi, join FLY NEMO TOURS for a Red Sea boat day with dolphin watching, two snorkeling stops, a sofa boat ride, lunch, and drinks. Guides such as Adam, Mohamed, Sherif, and Phillip are praised for friendly help. Swimming with dolphins lasts 15 to 20 minutes when weather, boat traffic, and swimming ability allow.

“We had an amazing experience at Dolphin House! 🐬 The whole trip was well organized from start to finish. Pick-up was on time, the boat was clean and comfortable, and the crew made sure everyone felt safe and welcome. Snorkeling in the clear blue water was unforgettable – we saw dolphins up close and plenty of colorful fish. The guides were very professional, friendly, and helpful, always checking that we had everything we needed. Lunch on board was tasty and there were plenty of drinks available throughout the day. It was a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hurghada or Makadi – a truly memorable…”

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2.All-Inclusive Elite VIP Dolphin House & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 654 reviews · 450 minutes - 8 hours · from $45

Join Royal Cruise Hurghada for an eight-hour yacht trip to Dolphin House, with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, two reef snorkeling stops, drinks, equipment, and a back massage. Guides speak English, German, and Arabic, and Salam is often on hand to keep the day organized. Dolphin encounters are likely, but swimming with them depends on weather and sea traffic.

“Amazing!! Cant fault the trip it was excellent. My son got to swim with wild dolphins and said it was the beat thing ever! Boat lovely. Lunch nice. Friendly staff and at a great price. Highly recommend.”

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3.ROYAL Dolphin House & Water Sports Snorkeling Sea Trip – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $10Best value

Cruise from Hurghada to the Dolphin House reserve for up to eight hours of dolphin watching, guided snorkeling, coral reefs, lunch, and water activities. Hotel pickup, equipment, and refreshments are included. Dolphin sightings are possible but not guaranteed, and a €5 national park fee is paid in cash.

“We had an amazing day, we we able to swim with dolphins and see them many times. The snorkeling was very nice although a bit rushed at times and it could have been better to give more freedom to the experience swimmers. Eslam took great care of us and he was a star during the whole experience. Shukran habibi! I wholeheartedly recomment the day out.”

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4.Dolphin House and Banana Boat Fun from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $45

Join Ramashka Tours for a full-day Red Sea cruise from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi. Guide Ahmed handles hotel transfers, while the boat crew leads you to Dolphin House, coral reefs, lunch, and banana boat rides. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are possible but never guaranteed. Snorkeling gear, drinks, and lunch are included.

“We had a great experience with this tour. We were lucky to actually see dolphins (in &out of water) which I didn't believe when I booked the trip! The team was great and made the day entertaining. Everything was enjoyable about this trip. The only thing is that we felt rusheRead more”

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5.Private 4 Hours Speedboat Dolphin House Snorkling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $65

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada for about four hours, with hotel pickup, a professional captain, snorkeling equipment, fruit, snacks, and drinks. Choose Dolphin House, Paradise Island, or Orange Bay. Dolphin sightings are possible but not guaranteed. Check the exact route before booking, as some tour details describe a separate scuba package.

“Everything as expected. Wreck was great. Dive master was also great!!! All the crew was very kind and polite.”

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6.Dolphin House By Private Speed Boat & Drinks & Transfer-Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $50

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Dolphin House for dolphin watching, snorkeling, drinks, and time on the Red Sea. Your captain and crew set the pace, with hotel pickup, equipment, water, and soft drinks included. The boat quality can vary, so confirm the details before booking.

“It was an amazing tour. The staffs were so friendly. The food was tasty. We saw the dolphins and had 2 times snorkeling. We also did the banana boat. It was fun! The driver picked up us a little bit late but everything was fine.”

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7.Full-day Dolphin House And Swim With Dolphin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $13

Spend about seven hours on the Red Sea with Funny Picnic, including hotel pickup, two 45-minute snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and three searches for wild dolphins at Dolphin House. Guides including Mahmoud Kelany and Zayn have been praised, but sightings and swimming are never guaranteed.

“Lovely day, great food and friendly staff. We had a very memorable day and did see dolphins. Was easy to plan.”

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8.Private Yacht Cruise to Dolphin House with Lunch : Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $150

Spend about eight hours on a private yacht from Hurghada, with two reef snorkeling stops, a visit to Dolphin House, lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Your crew supplies snorkeling gear, life jackets, safety equipment, and hotel transfers. The advertised schedule also mentions a two-hour dive experience, so confirm the exact plan before booking.

“Amazing experience with a very nice crew. I recommend if you want to discover the Red Sea wonders !!”

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9.Sataya Dolphin House Snorkel Trip – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $92

Set out early from Marsa Alam for the two-hour boat ride to Sataya Reef, where spinner dolphins often gather. A guide provides equipment and safety instructions before two snorkeling stops, followed by lunch, soft drinks, coffee, and tea on board. Dolphins are wild, so sightings and close encounters are never guaranteed. Ahmed, Sassa, and Mustapha are among the Marsa Waves team members praised for attentive service.

“Nous avons fait 3 excursions avec Marsa Waves et franchement ce ne fut que du bonheur !! Une équipe adorable, aux petits soins et hyper professionnelle. Organisation impeccable, plongée snorkeling très sécurisée avec un guide à chaque fois et plein de petites attentions qui font que vous passez un moment inoubliable 🤩🥰 Nous avons eu la chance de trouver le Dugong de la baie et de nager avec lui, c’était tellement émouvant !! Encore merci à Ahmed, Sassa et Mustapha 🤗 Quant à la sortie à Sataya Reef, encore une journée extraordinaire à tous points de vue 🤗♥️ pouvoir nager avec des dauphins, un rêve !! Et la encore, une…”

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10.Dolphin House Samadai Reef Boat Snorkeling Trip from Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $74

Spend about nine hours traveling from Marsa Alam to Shaab Samadai, known as Dolphin House. You get two guided snorkeling sessions, equipment, life vest, drinks, a buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and time at Crystal Temple Reef. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are never guaranteed.

“Wonderful experience with dolphins in Marsa Alam in a very friendly atmosphere. and the food is wow.”

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11.Sea Trip to Dolphin House & Snorkeling With Lunch – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $54

From central Marsa Alam hotels, you’ll ride by air-conditioned vehicle to the harbor, then cruise to Sataya Reef, known as Dolphin House. The day includes two snorkeling stops, a guide, equipment, lunch, drinks, and time near wild spinner dolphins. The sea crossing can take several hours, so bring motion-sickness medicine, a towel, and patience.

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12.Dolphin House Reef Snorkeling Sea Trip With Transfer – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $52

Set out from Marsa Alam with a guide for the two to two-and-a-half-hour boat ride to Sataya Reef, known as Dolphin House. Snorkel among spinner dolphins, coral gardens, caves, and tunnels, then enjoy fresh lunch, fruit, water, soda, tea, or coffee aboard a spacious boat before returning by hotel transfer.

“Everything great, from boat, staff, food and respect for the environment and habitat of the dolphinsAuto-translated”

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