Dolphin House Hurghada | Snorkeling & Dolphin Boat Trip

7:30 AM – Hotel Pickup

Your day begins with pickup from your hotel in Hurghada.

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the marina.

The exact pickup time may vary according to your hotel location, with earlier pickups sometimes required from surrounding resort areas. Descubre Hurghada

8:15 AM – Arrival at the Marina

Arrive at the marina and meet the boat crew.

Board the boat and prepare for your full-day Red Sea adventure.

8:30 AM – Safety Briefing & Snorkeling Equipment

Before departure, the crew provides a safety briefing and distributes snorkeling equipment.

Typically provided:

• Mask
• Snorkel
• Fins
• Life jacket

Beginners can receive assistance from the snorkeling guides before entering the water. Klook Travel

9:00 AM – Sail Toward Dolphin House

Leave the marina and cruise toward the Dolphin House area.

The journey usually takes around 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the departure point, sea conditions and the reef chosen that day. Helios Travels

Relax on deck and enjoy the views of the Red Sea.

10:00 AM – Arrival at Dolphin House

Reach the Dolphin House area, commonly associated with Sha'ab El Erg, a reef environment where wild dolphins may be seen.

The captain and crew begin searching for dolphin pods while following local wildlife rules. Current tours emphasize that the dolphins are wild and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Dolphin House Hurghada

10:15 AM – Dolphin Watching

Watch for dolphins from the boat.

If dolphins are present and conditions allow, guests may have the opportunity to enter the water nearby under crew supervision.

It is important to understand that this is not a captive dolphin experience.

The animals are free in their natural environment, so encounters depend entirely on their behavior and sea conditions. Hurghada Travels

10:30 AM – Optional Swim Near Wild Dolphins

If the pod is calm and the crew determines that entry is appropriate, you may swim or snorkel near the dolphins.

Guests should:

• Follow the guide
• Keep a respectful distance
• Avoid touching the dolphins
• Avoid chasing them
• Avoid feeding them
• Leave resting animals undisturbed

Several current operators explicitly advise guests not to chase or touch dolphins. Descubre Hurghada

11:15 AM – First Reef Snorkeling Stop

Continue to a colorful coral reef for your first dedicated snorkeling session.

Swim above coral formations and look for Red Sea marine life such as:

• Butterflyfish
• Parrotfish
• Angelfish
• Surgeonfish
• Various reef fish
• Colorful coral formations

A snorkeling guide remains available to assist guests.

12:15 PM – Second Snorkeling Stop

Move to another reef location selected according to sea conditions.

Enjoy another snorkeling session in clear Red Sea water.

Many current Dolphin House programs include two or three snorkeling stops during the day. Klook Travel

1:00 PM – Lunch on Board

Return to the boat for lunch.

A typical buffet may include:

• Rice
• Pasta
• Chicken or fish
• Salads
• Vegetables
• Bread
• Soft drinks
• Water

Lunch and drinks are commonly included in full-day Dolphin House tours. HurghadaToGo

1:45 PM – Relaxation Time

Relax on deck after lunch.

You can:

• Sunbathe
• Enjoy the Red Sea views
• Take photographs
• Swim if permitted
• Rest before the next snorkeling stop

2:15 PM – Final Snorkeling Stop

Enjoy one final snorkeling session at another reef.

The location depends on weather, currents and visibility.

3:00 PM – Optional Water Activities

Depending on the selected package, additional activities may include:

• Banana boat
• Sofa boat
• Extra swimming
• Additional snorkeling time

Some current programs include banana boat activities, while others offer them depending on the package. HurghadaToGo

3:30 PM – Return Cruise

Begin sailing back toward Hurghada Marina.

Relax on deck and enjoy the final views of the Red Sea.

4:00 PM – Arrival at Marina

Return to the marina and meet your transfer driver.

4:30 PM – Hotel Drop-Off

Return to your hotel in Hurghada.

Your Dolphin House Hurghada experience ends after a full day of dolphin watching, snorkeling, coral reefs and Red Sea scenery.