Dolphin House, Hurghada: the 15 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 $10Top rated

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.Dolphin House Royal Sea Trip Water Sports W/Transfer – HURGHADA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $16

Set out from Hurghada for an eight-hour Red Sea cruise to Dolphin House. You get hotel transfers, guided reef snorkeling, equipment, lunch, drinks, and banana-boat and quadra rides. Dolphins may appear in open water, but sightings and swimming with them are never guaranteed. The boat carries up to 30 people.

“We had a fantastic day! The crew were fantastic with my granddaughter It was lovely seeing dolphins & the snorkelling was fab Excellent value”

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6.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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7.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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8.Dolphin House & 2 stops Snorkeling Ultimate Adventure – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $14

You’ll spend about eight hours on a boat from Hurghada, visiting Dolphin House and two guided snorkeling sites. Equipment, lunch, soft drinks, hotel transfers, banana boat rides, and sofa rides are included. Dolphins live in the area, but swimming beside them is not guaranteed. A €5 national park fee is paid in cash.

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9.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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10.Private Speedboat to Dolphin House with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 150 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll leave your Hurghada hotel by private speedboat with a captain, snorkel guide, gear, drinks, fruit, and shade on board. Search for dolphins at Dolphin House, swim over coral reefs, visit Abu Minqar Island, and stop at a shipwreck. The $212 rate covers up to two people, with an optional 10-minute flight add-on.

“Wow!!! What an experience!! Cannot recommend this enough. We were picked up from the hotel and taken to the Marian was we were taken on a private speedboat. They provided all the equipment, drinks and fruit. We weee accompanied by a dive instructor and a swimmer/photographer. Sadly we didn’t see any dolphins, but they took us to a ship wreck and two different coral reefs, the fish were incredible! It was beautiful and such a fantastic experience. They also took us to a little sandy island and took photos. At the end of the trip they presented the price for the photos, which ranged up to $85. No mention of…”

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11.Dolphin House Snorkeling,Water Sports, Lunch & Transfer- Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $5

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, with two guided snorkeling stops at Dolphin House and coral reefs, dolphin sightings, speedboat water sports, lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers. A professional snorkeling guide leads the water sessions, while groups can include up to 40 people.

“Very good trip. Friendly team, good food, nice snorkleing spots (but it would be better if we could have spend more time in the second one), and funny water ativity”

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12.Dolphin house

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $58

Leave your Hurghada hotel around 8:00 am for a 7 to 8-hour boat trip to Dolphin House. Swim and snorkel among coral and fish, look for dolphins in their natural habitat, and enjoy a buffet lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, guide, equipment, and return transport. Bring a towel and allow $5 for the national park fee.

“Amazing experience. The team was so lovely! Made such an effort with our 2 year old son and took him in the sea too! We all had a lovely day! We got a little sea sick towards the end but overall was a beautiful day!”

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13.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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14.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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15.Dolphin House Snorkel & Water Fun Activity with Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $4Best value

You’ll sail from Hurghada to Dolphin House for two guided snorkeling stops, a chance to spot dolphins, coral reefs, onboard lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The boat can carry up to 60 people, and a €5 national park fee is paid in cash on site.

“Trip as described. The team was very active and cheerful. We got to see lots of dolphins and beautiful reefs. Boats are packed but it is expected at this price.”

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