Overview
Shaab El Erg, known as Dolphin House, is a horseshoe-shaped reef north of Hurghada where a pod of spinner dolphins often rests in the lagoon. This Dolphin House Hurghada trip is the budget version of our VIP day: the boat is bigger and so is the group. If you'd rather have more space and a smaller group, choose the VIP Dolphin House trip instead.
We pick you up between 07:30 and 08:30 and drive you to the marina. The sail north to the reef takes about 90 minutes. You snorkel two or three times during the day: first in the Dolphin House lagoon, then at coral reefs nearby. If the dolphins are present and calm, you can swim near them, keeping your distance, with no touching and no chasing. They are wild, so sightings are likely but never guaranteed. A buffet lunch is served on board. The whole trip takes about 8 hours.
Snorkel gear, life vests, soft drinks, tea, water and the national park fee are included. Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a change of clothes. Non-swimmers can snorkel with a vest or ring; the trip isn't recommended in pregnancy or with serious heart conditions. Hotel pickup in Hurghada is included; pickup from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay or Safaga is possible for an extra charge. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Dolphin House Hurghada snorkelling trip on a group boat is a Red Sea excursion from Hurghada with AVA Safari. The tour takes about About 8 hours. Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada between 07:30 and 08:30. Prices start at 27 USD per adult and 15 USD per child, and the exact total is calculated for your group size at checkout.
Itinerary & highlights
- Hotel pickup between 07:30 and 08:30 and transfer to the marina (30–45 min)
- Briefing on board and sail north to Shaab El Erg (about 90 min)
- Snorkelling in the Dolphin House lagoon; swim near the dolphins if they are present and calm (about 1 hour)
- Buffet lunch on board
- One or two snorkel sessions at coral reefs nearby
- Sail back to the marina and transfer to your hotel
What's included & Not included
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Boat trip with guide
- 2–3 snorkel sessions
- Buffet lunch
- Soft drinks, tea and water
- Snorkel gear and life vests
- National park fee
What is not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Photos
- Tips
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a change of clothes and cash for tips.
Departure point & timing
We pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada and drive you to the marina, where the boat leaves from.
Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada between 07:30 and 08:30
Pick-up is arranged from your hotel. After you book, our team confirms the exact pick-up time and place by WhatsApp or e-mail.
Age & health requirements
Children aged 0–5 go free; ages 6–11 pay the child price. Life vests are on board, and non-swimmers can snorkel with a vest or ring. Not recommended in pregnancy or with serious heart conditions.
How booking works
- Choose your date and the number of adults and children.
- Pay online by card or choose pay on arrival (where available).
- Receive your confirmation and booking reference by WhatsApp or e-mail.
- Our team sends your exact pick-up time and a location pin before the trip.
Cancellation & refund policy
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before pickup, and no-shows, are not refunded. If we have to cancel because of weather or safety, you can choose a new date or get a full refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method; your bank may take several working days to show them.
How payment works: You can pay online by card (instant confirmation and invoice) or choose to pay on arrival. Nothing is charged until you choose a payment method and confirm.
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Frequently asked questions
Are dolphins guaranteed?
No. They are wild animals. Sightings at Dolphin House are likely, but we can't promise them.
Can we swim with the dolphins?
Only if they are present and calm. You keep your distance, with no touching or chasing.
How is this different from the VIP Dolphin House trip?
Same reef, but a bigger boat and a bigger group. The VIP trip has a smaller group and more space on board.
How many snorkel stops are there?
Two or three: the Dolphin House lagoon and coral reefs nearby.
Is the national park fee included?
Yes, it's included.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start.
How long is the Dolphin House Hurghada snorkelling trip on a group boat tour?
It takes about About 8 hours.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Pick-up: Hotel pickup in Hurghada between 07:30 and 08:30. We confirm the exact time after you book.
What is included in the price?
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, Boat trip with guide, 2–3 snorkel sessions, Buffet lunch, Soft drinks, tea and water, Snorkel gear and life vests, National park fee.
How much does it cost?
From 27 USD per adult and 15 USD per child. The final total depends on the number of guests and is shown before you pay.
How do I book?
Press “Book now”, pick your date and group size, and confirm. You receive a booking reference immediately.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card (instant confirmation and invoice) or choose to pay on arrival. Nothing is charged until you choose a payment method and confirm.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before pickup, and no-shows, are not refunded. If we have to cancel because of weather or safety, you can choose a new date or get a full refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method; your bank may take several working days to show them.
Why book with AVA Safari
AVA Safari is a local tour operator based in Hurghada, Egypt, rated 4.8/5 from 1,700 traveler reviews. We offer desert safaris, Red Sea trips, hotels and airport transfers, you can book online in English, German, Polish, French or Russian, and our team answers on WhatsApp.
