The 8 Best Dolphin Watching by Speedboat in Egypt

1.Hurghada: Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews Top rated

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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4.Hurghada: Private 4 Hours Speedboat Dolphin House Snorkling Tour

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

Take a private speedboat from Hurghada to Dolphin House, with hotel pickup, a captain, snorkeling gear, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, and bottled water. The trip is described as about four hours, though the inclusions also mention a three-hour boat ride. Paradise Island and Orange Bay may be alternative routes.

“It's really very nice, relaxed people and went to the most beautiful places. Everything was arranged very well.”

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

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

Leave Hurghada at 8 am for a private speedboat ride to Dolphin House. You can look for dolphins, snorkel with equipment provided, fish from the boat, and enjoy water and soft drinks. Guide Snoopy has earned praise for his friendly service, though boat condition can vary.

“An absolutely amazing experience and the guide was amazing too. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.”

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6.Hurghada: Private Speedboat to Dolphin House with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 150 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll ride a private speedboat from your Hurghada hotel to Dolphin House, with snorkeling among dolphins, coral, fish, and manta rays. Captain Ahmed and Hussein have been praised for flexible routing, while the crew provides gear, drinks, fruit, and shaded seating. An optional 10-minute flight adds an aerial view.

“Crew on board was so perfectly and the Trip was amazing 😉👍”

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7.Swim with Dolphins Semi Private Speedboat Sea Tour – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $55

Leave Hurghada at 8 am for a four-hour Red Sea trip to Dolphin House. Captain Snoopy and other guides take you by semi-private speedboat to search for wild dolphins, snorkel at reef sites, and enjoy water, soft drinks, fruit, and snacks. Group size is capped at 15.

“Si quieres disfrutar sin gente esta es tu mejor opción, si tienes suerte y nadie mas reserva tienes lancha privada. Conseguimos ver los delfines y conseguí tirarme rápido para poder grabar unas imágenes únicas.”

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8.Private Speed Boat & Swim With Dolphins & Water Sports-hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $55

Travel by private speedboat from Hurghada Marina to Dolphin House, about 45 minutes away, for wild dolphin spotting and snorkeling. Your group gets two reef stops, equipment, life jackets, snacks, drinks, private transfers, and a guide. Dolphin sightings are never guaranteed.

“Le contrat n´a jamais été respecté malgré plusieurs relances auprès du capitaine et de l´equipe, en montrant l´annonce qui indiquait bien un voyage de 45 minutes vers dolfin house (shaab El erg). Au lieu de cela, ils ont tourné à 200-300 mètrRead more”

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