The 15 Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Trips in Egypt People Actually Book

1.Hurghada: 3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

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

Join Go Shalabi for an 8-hour Red Sea cruise from Hurghada, with guides such as Talal, Ahmed and Ashraf helping at two snorkeling sites. You’ll visit Orange Bay, Giftun and Magawish, search for dolphins, and eat breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit and unlimited drinks onboard.

“Abdul and the team (sorry, I can’t remember everyone’s names) were super helpful, friendly, attentive. We saw a dolphin within the first 20 minutes and a few in the way home. Unfortunately no chance to swim with them, but this was expected given there were multiple speed boats chasing after the dolphins. The first snorkel spot was brilliant, tons of fish. Very well organised, it felt like we had freedom to explore while also feeling safe. The water was a bit choppy and murky at the second spot as this was just off of the beach and quite late into the day, but we saw a sting ray and a…”

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2.Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

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

Take a small speedboat from Hurghada to search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two or three coral sites, and relax on a shallow-water island stop. Guides such as Karim, Ahmed, Islam, and Momo help with water safety. Lunch, drinks, fruit, equipment, and optional parasailing are included.

“Out of this world experience! Easy to book very organised! The 2 lads were amazing and keep everyone safe.. we got to swim with the dolphins once in a lifetime experience… thank you!!! 100% recommend you won’t regret it!!”

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3.Hurghada: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

Join a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea trip from Hurghada with dolphin watching, two guided snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, banana boat rides, and a shaded sun deck. Guides such as Mido and Khalid are praised for helping nervous swimmers and keeping children involved, but dolphin sightings remain wild and never certain.

“money for value is amazing 1000% worth it and amazing experience”

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4.Hurghada: 6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

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

Spend eight hours on a fast, small-group boat from Hurghada, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, Magawish, Nemo, Abu Monqar, and sandbanks. Guides such as Basil and Fatih help with snorkelling, while dolphins may appear along the route. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“I'm so thankful for the trip! It was a beautiful day, everything was absolutely perfect: the transport, the boat, the islands, and the company of our guide and driver 🥰 I can't swim, so I really thought I wouldn't dare to try snorkeling, but Sabry helped me with everything and I felt incredibly well looked after. I will definitely use your services again next time I'm in Hurghada ❤️”

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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

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with Dolphin House snorkeling, two guided reef stops, lunch, soft drinks, and water sports. Guides including Mustafa and Abdallah have been praised for helping beginners. Dolphin sightings are possible but never guaranteed, and extra fees may apply.

“Amazing experience. Staff were great and they are very friendly, go above and beyond to help. Food was good as well. For sure I would recommend”

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

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

From Hurghada, you’ll cruise to Dolphin House with a local crew, use included snorkeling gear, look for dolphins, and stop at coral reefs and warm lagoons. The day includes hotel transfers, lunch, fruit, coffee, tea, soda, and water activities, though dolphin sightings and some activities depend on sea and government conditions.

“We couldn't fault the service and help that we received during the day. I never go the name of the gentleman that took me snorkeling but I couldn't thank him enough for all the help and support her gave me during the day, he has completely changed my view of the water anRead more”

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7.Hurghada: Dolphin & Coral Reef Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $29

Sail from Hurghada for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea outing with dolphin watching, two guided snorkel stops, lunch, soft drinks, and a banana or sofa boat ride. Guides such as Mustafa, Rawy, Walid, and Mohammed have helped first-time swimmers feel comfortable, but dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“Best boat trip. Well worth the money. Staff all very friendly. Actually got to swim with the dolphins. Food was good. All round good experience.”

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8.Hurghada: 3-Island Speedboat, Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 426 reviews · 7 hours

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada with a captain and English-speaking guide such as Ahmed, Kareem, or Tarek. Search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef sites, visit Orange Bay, Magawish Island, and Abu Monkar sandbank, then return with fruit and soft drinks.

“the activity is good, but lunch food need improved”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Marina Hurghada for four to five hours of dolphin spotting, reef snorkeling, and island time. Your guide and captain tailor the pace for your group of up to six. Guides such as Islam, Mohammed, and Said have helped beginners and families feel at ease in the water.

“We had a great trip with our guids Kalid and Saïd. We highly recommend this trip to other tourist. The boat was very comfortabel and Kalid en Saïd are very kind and fun. They even spotted sharks and dolphins for us to swim with and we danced with them on some good music! If we ever go back to this place we would book the same tour!”

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10.Hurghada: Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch

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

Join FTS Travels for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea cruise from Public Beach Number 9 in Hurghada. You will search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef sites with a guide, eat a buffet lunch, and try banana and sofa boat rides. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

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11.Dolphin House & 2 stops Snorkeling Ultimate Adventure – Hurghada

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

Join Noun Travel for an eight-hour boat trip from Hurghada to Dolphin House, with two guided snorkeling stops, onboard lunch, soft drinks, and banana-boat and sofa rides. Dolphins live in the area, but swimming beside them is not guaranteed, so book this for the full sea day, not only the dolphin encounter.

“Lo de nadar con los delfines es una absoluta mentira. Con suerte, les haces unas fotos desde lejos en el barco. Al principio te dicen que van a intentar que nades con ellos, pero es mentira total. Y ni se intenta.”

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12.Dolphin tour & banana boat fun with snorkeling from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $20

You’ll leave your Hurghada hotel by air-conditioned microbus, cruise to Dolphinhouse, and make two or three snorkeling stops on different reefs. Lunch, soft drinks, and equipment are included. Dolphin sightings are likely but not guaranteed, while banana and sofa boats depend on the weather.

“Great value trip, some really good snorkelling sites. Dolphins swimming is weather permitting but to be expected in February. Food is excellent and the crew are very accommodating and good fun. Would recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, with two guided reef snorkeling stops, dolphin watching at Dolphin House, speedboat water sports, lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers. The group can reach 40 people, and a €5 national park fee is paid locally.

“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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14.Sataya Dolphin House Snorkel Trip – Marsa Alam

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

Set out early from Marsa Alam for Sataya Reef, a two-hour boat ride south to a protected dolphin area. With a snorkeling guide, equipment, two water stops, lunch, and hotel pickup, you can look for spinner dolphins and explore colorful coral. Park fees and optional photos cost extra.

“Sataya Overnight, not my first time. First day no dolphins, everyone was sad. Second day: 80 dolphins, they were quiet and allowed us snorklers to dive within their group, as long as we made no big movements. 40 dolphins on your right, 30 on your left, just inches away, loRead more”

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15.El Gouna Lagoon, Diving with Dolphin, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · from $56

Cruise El Gouna’s calm lagoons, then head into the Red Sea for snorkeling or an optional underwater session near known dolphin areas. A PADI instructor, equipment, buffet lunch, drinks, snacks, hotel pickup, and soft-water activities are included. Dolphin sightings are possible but never promised.

“Es war schön und toll aber ein bisschen musik wäre schön gewesen und in der bio stand das es wassersportarten gäbe allerdings gabs keine, er meinte wir tauchen 3 meter runter aber das waren keine 3 meter wir waren einfach an der oberfläche, es war lästig das die guids uns dort jedesmal von unten nach oben abgecheckt haben, die stadtour und das essen war sehr gut”

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