Where to Go Snorkeling with Dolphins in Hurghada: 14 Trips

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard a Go Shalabi yacht visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You’ll get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sabry help swimmers feel safe, while the crew keeps the day lively and well organized.

“Every thing was amazing, go shalabi 27 was the best group, Said did a great job, he and the whole team was very helpful. The weather was windy, but that doesn’t stopped us to have fun. Jimmy was the best photographer. Soooo Ninja Turtles forever 1000/10”

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2.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

You’ll cruise from Hurghada with an English-speaking captain and snorkel guide, often on a small speedboat with room for about eight people. The day includes dolphin watching, two or three reef stops, lunch, fruit, drinks, and an island or sandbank stop. Captains such as Islam, Ahmed, Karim, and Momo are praised for safety and personal help in the water.

“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”

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3.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Sail from Hurghada with guides such as Mido, Abdo, and Mostafa, searching for wild dolphins before two guided snorkeling stops. You get gear, lunch, drinks, shade, a sun deck, and banana and sofa boat rides. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed, but the crew works hard while respecting marine life.

“I really enjoyed everything , snorkeling was a lot of fun , the guide was fun and helpful , always looking for everybody , the lunch was also good.Great experience , would recommend to everyone 😁❤️”

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4.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend about eight hours touring six Red Sea islands by speedboat with guides such as Basil, Fatih, Omar, and Ahmed. Expect three snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, dolphin watching when conditions allow, Orange Bay, Magawish, sandbanks, fruit, soft drinks, and hotel transfers. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“Such a great day, Sudbury and Captain Joe really made it the best day!! Saw dolphins which came so close to the boat, and the snorkelling spots were great! The Islands were beautiful, really like paradise white sands and such blue seas. Thank you for a lovely experience and day we won’t forget”

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5.Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,104 reviews · from $9Best value

Set out from Hurghada at about 8am for an eight-hour Red Sea trip to Dolphin House. You’ll get two guided snorkeling sessions, equipment, lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Guides such as Mustafa have helped first-time snorkelers feel safe, while dolphin sightings remain possible but never guaranteed.

“Very good value , you cannot beat this activity, very knowledgeable crew , you will see dolphins and swim with them”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $10Top rated

Join Lions Travel for an eight-hour Red Sea boat trip from Hurghada to Dolphin House. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, guided reef stops, lunch, drinks, fruit, and water activities. Eslam is one guide praised for patient help in the water. Dolphin sightings are possible, but swimming with them is never guaranteed.

“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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7.3-Island Speedboat, Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 426 reviews · 7 hours · from $233 per boat (seats 2)

Set out with a private group and an English-speaking guide for a fast Red Sea day. You will search for dolphins, snorkel twice, and visit Orange Bay, Magawish Island, and Abu Monkar sandbank. Crews such as Ahmed, Kareem, Tarek, and Adam are praised for patient water support, while fruit, drinks, gear, and island fees are included.

“It was amazing! The guides were really fun and the group was small. We went really early so all islands were empty. We also saw sea cows (which apparently is really rare here) and snorkelled with a group of dolphins (in an animal friendly manner, so no chasing dolphins or blocking their paths like others do). Overall I would 100% recommend this tour!”

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8.PRIVATE! | 4-hour Speed Boat Trip | Swim With Dolphins, Snorkeling & Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $184 per boat (seats 6)

Set out from Hurghada Marina on a private speedboat for four to five hours of dolphin spotting, reef snorkeling, and island time. Your guide can include stops near Carless Reef, Omo Gamaar, the Giftun Islands, Abu Minqar, or a shallow sandbar, depending on conditions. Snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, taxes, and national park fees are included.

“My daughter and I loved it. The snorkling but especcially our guide, Islam was great. A day to never forget.”

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9.Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $26

FTS Travels takes you from Public Beach Number 9 in Hurghada to dolphin areas and two Red Sea snorkeling sites. You get gear, guides, lunch, soft drinks, banana boat and sofa boat rides, plus time on the shaded sun deck. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

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10.Private Speed Boat Snorkeling with Dolphins Trip – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $47

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Dolphin House for roughly four hours of dolphin watching, coral snorkeling, and time on the water. Hotel pickup, equipment, life vests, a professional guide, fruit, snacks, soda, and water are included. Captains such as Mohamed, Snoop, and Yusef may vary by departure.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Captain Mohamed was the best he could have been. His knowledge of the area was tip top and knew exactly where to go. He got us that close to the dolphins they was at the side of the boat. Even managed tRead more”

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11.Private Dolphin House Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch– Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $110

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Hurghada with up to 10 people. Captain and crew take you toward Dolphin House or Giftun Island, with two snorkeling stops, equipment, lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Ramkn and Ahmed have been praised for friendly service, though dolphin sightings and exact stops can vary.

“Trip was amazing. We had yacht for two people. Sunbathing, snorkelling, swimming in the sea. Food was tasty. If you want turkish cofe, water or drinks just ask. Also fruits. Snorkelling areas were full of fishes and coral, so we enjoyed a lot. ARead more”

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12.4 Island Hopping Tour Dolphin, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 61 reviews · from $53

From Hurghada, join captain and guide Abdo on a fast Red Sea outing to Orange Bay, Nemo Island, Abu Monkar, and Magawish. You get beach time, up to three snorkeling stops, a packed lunch, and a chance to spot dolphins in the wild. Optional five-minute parasailing adds a look at the islands from above.

“We were supposed to snorkel around 4 islands, but we ended up seeing 8. If you've seen 4, you're pretty much done. I wish we'd had a bit more time on those four islands. I got the feeling we were mixed up with another couple. Otherwise, everything was well arranged”

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13.Orange Bay Dolphin Watching, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · from $47

You’ll ride a speedboat from Hurghada to search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, and spend time at Orange Bay on Giftun Island. A guide such as Captain Momo may lead the trip. Lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, hotel transfers, and nature reserve fees are included. An optional flight over the Red Sea is available.

“On a aperçu un dauphin. Le snorkeling était vraiment sympa et assez long, on en a bien profité. Le « déjeuner », en revanche, était affreux, rien de plus à dire à ce sujet. Mais dans l’ensemble, ce fut un très bon moment !”

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14.Sataya Reefs Dolphin Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $90

Travel from Marsa Alam to Sataya Reef, also called Dolphin House, for two guided snorkeling sessions in clear Red Sea water. You’ll have a chance to swim near wild spinner dolphins, explore coral gardens, and eat a buffet lunch aboard a boat with shaded seating and a sun deck. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“It was really nice, 😍 everyone on the boat was super friendly”

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