Private Speedboat to Dolphin House

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Dolphin House is the Hurghada trip to wild spinner dolphins that rest on the sheltered reefs near the city; the captain picks the reef each morning where the pod is. The big tourist boats take 90 minutes each way and arrive after everyone else. A private speedboat changes the trip completely: you go fast, you go on your own schedule, and you get to the reef while it is still calm. The whole boat is yours for up to 8 guests at EUR 140 flat, so party size does not change the price. There are two departures every day, 09:00 and 13:00, you pick one at booking. The captain runs straight to the Dolphin House area, moors at the reef edge so you can snorkel the coral garden, and positions the boat where the pod is most likely to pass. We never chase or feed the dolphins, the guide explains the rules before you enter the water. Fresh fruit, soft drinks and water are on board and snorkel gear is provided. Hotel transfer is optional on top: EUR 20 per car for the round trip inside Hurghada, or book without it and meet the boat at the marina.

Highlights

Wild Spinner Dolphins

Whole Boat Is Yours

EUR 140 Flat, 1 to 8 Guests

Choose 09:00 or 13:00

Transfer Optional, EUR 20 per Car

Fresh Fruit & Drinks

Includes

  • Whole private speedboat (1 to 8 guests, EUR 140 flat)
  • Direct run to the dolphin reef
  • Choice of departure: 09:00 or 13:00
  • Captain, crew and dolphin-etiquette briefing
  • Two snorkel stops with gear
  • Fresh fruit, soft drinks and water on board
  • Marine park fees

Not Included

  • Hotel transfer, optional: EUR 20 per car, round trip (Hurghada)
  • Lunch (fruit and drinks are included)
  • Alcoholic drinks (BYO welcome, no corkage)
  • Tips for captain and crew (recommended)
  • Photo and video package

What to Bring

  • Swimsuits, towels and an underwater camera
  • Reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, hats
  • Cash for crew tips

Itinerary

  1. T-75

    Hotel pickup

    Air-conditioned car for your group, about 75 minutes before departure.

  2. 00:00

    Departure (09:00 or 13:00)

    Captain briefing on dolphin etiquette, then a fast run to the reef where the pod is resting today.

  3. 00:50

    Dolphin House reef

    Moor at the reef edge. Snorkel the coral garden; the captain positions for the best chance of dolphins passing.

  4. 02:30

    Second snorkel

    A second drift along a quieter part of the reef before the run back.

  5. 03:45

    Return run

    Speed back to the marina. Driver waiting for the hotel transfer.

Pickup Details

Hotel transfer is optional on this private boat: EUR 20 per car for the round trip inside Hurghada (per car, not per person), or EUR 10 per guest from El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay. Prefer to make your own way? Book without transfer and we send you the exact marina location, someone will be waiting for you there. Morning pickup around 07:45 for the 09:00 departure, or around 11:45 for the 13:00 departure. Exact time confirmed by WhatsApp the evening before.

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

JD

Joanna Dąbrowska 🇵🇱

2026-01-11
Tripadvisor

Wynajęliśmy prywatną łódź dla naszej grupy. Kapitan zaplanował trasę z nami. Najlepszy dzień wakacji.

ДП

Дмитрий Петров 🇷🇺

2025-12-23
Tripadvisor

Забронировали частный спидбот для нашей группы. Капитан помог спланировать маршрут. Лучший день отпуска.

JW

James Wilson 🇬🇧

2025-12-19
Google review

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

HA

Henry Adams 🇬🇧

2025-12-09
Google review

Honest review: the dolphin sighting was incredible. The reef snorkeling on the way back was equally good.

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€140/ boat