Is hotel transfer really free?

Round-trip pickup from any Hurghada hotel is included at no extra cost. Hotels in El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay are outside the Hurghada zone, so we charge +EUR 10 per guest one-way for the transfer, paid in cash on the day.

Yes, children of all ages are welcome. Under-6 free, 6-11 pay 50%, 12+ pay adult price.

What if the weather is bad?

If we cancel for safety, you can rebook for any other date or receive a full refund.

Boat Trip to Dolphin House Reef

8 h08:00 - 16:00All agesdolphin house

4.8(198 reviews)

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Dolphin House is the Hurghada day trip to wild spinner dolphins that rest on the sheltered reefs near the city. There is no single fixed spot, the captain decides each morning which reef the pod is on, reading the wind and the latest sightings. We leave early to give you the best chance of meeting the pod. Our boat moors at the reef edge so you can snorkel over the coral garden, and on most days you will see dolphins surfacing nearby. We never feed or touch the dolphins, your guide explains the rules before you enter the water.

Highlights

Snorkel Two Reefs

Wild Dolphin Chance

Free Pickup

Lunch on Board

Includes

Round-trip hotel transfer from any Hurghada hotel
Comfortable boat
Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, life vest)
Two guided snorkel stops
Lunch served on board
Mineral water, Pepsi, tea and coffee

Not Included

Diving (separate booking)
Photo package
Tips

What to Bring

Swimsuit and towel
Reef-safe sunscreen
Underwater camera
Waterproof bag

Itinerary

07:30
Hotel pickup
Early start gives us the best chance to meet the dolphin pod before tourist traffic builds.
08:30
Boat departs
Cruise out to the reef the captain has chosen for today's pod.
10:00
Arrival at Dolphin House
Briefing on dolphin rules, don't chase, don't touch.
10:30
First snorkeling session
Drift snorkel above the coral garden, dolphins often surface nearby.
13:00
Lunch on board
Buffet lunch with sea view.
14:30
Second snorkeling stop
Second reef on the way back, busy with reef fish.
16:00
Return to pier
Then hotel transfer back.

Pickup Details

Pickup window 06:30 - 07:30 from any Hurghada hotel. Hurghada transfer is free. Pickup from El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi Bay is available at +EUR 10 per guest one-way, paid on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sea trips depend on safe sailing conditions. If the marina closes for safety, the captain cancels and we move you to another date for free or refund you in full.

Wildlife sightings (dolphins, turtles, rays) are possible but never guaranteed. We visit habitats where they are seen regularly, but they are wild animals.

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Traveler Reviews

Noah Meier 🇨🇭

2026-02-10

Viator

Hochwertige Tour, fairer Preis. Yala kümmert sich um jedes Detail, vom Pickup bis zum Rücktransfer.

Thomas Maes 🇧🇪

2026-02-05

Google review

Sortie bateau parfaitement organisée. Le capitaine est très professionnel et l'ambiance à bord est conviviale.

Tomáš Dvořák 🇨🇿

2026-01-29

Verified booking

We will dream about those dolphins for years. Yala team were professional and respectful.

Sophie Lefevre 🇫🇷

2026-01-26

Viator

Très bien organisé. Petite attente pour le déjeuner mais le reste de la journée a été parfait.

Boat Trip to Dolphin House Reef