The 9 Best Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Trips in Hurghada

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: 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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8.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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9.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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