Hurghada Dolphin Cruise: Snorkel and Island Relaxation

Escape the city heat with a Hurghada speedboat cruise. Watch dolphins, snorkel vibrant reefs, and relax on serene islands. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dolphin house trip - Discover the Red Sea’s vibrant marine life and stunning coastal scenery. See dolphins in their natural habitat, and do some snorkeling and sunbathing.
  • Giftun Islands - See the beauty of red sea islands.
What's Included
  • Life jackets
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Shaded area on the boat (Taneda)
  • Fresh water showers
  • Captain
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off from Hurghada
  • Snacks
  • Boat cruise
  • Stereo system
Additional Information

Cool off from the heat of the city and escape to the sea on a cruise from Hurghada. Climb aboard a speedboat and marvel at the attractions from the water.
First begin the search for dolphins, which takes approximately 45-90 mins. Once found you will be able to watch them from close range, and if possible, swim beside them. Environmental rules and…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Courtney
Mar 6, 2026
10/10, 100% would recommend - My partner booked this trip for me as a birthday gift, we had a private speedboat with dolphin watching, 2 snorkelling stops and a stop on Bali Beach (I think that was the name of it). The speedboat was super fun to start off with, we absolutely loved the wind and the bouncing on the waves. Our captain and guide were very very accommodating to us. We started off by trying to spot some dolphins, and we managed to see quite a few!! The captain got us up close enough to see very clearly but wasn’t chasing the dolphins or frightening them like some of the other boats were. The guide checked we were happy to move on before we left and made sure we felt we had seen enough. We went to the first snorkel spot and the guide helped us sort the equipment out. The water was completely clear, we snorkelled for more than half an hour and saw the most beautiful reefs with loads and loads of fish. The guide was filming loads on his go pro and making sure we were okay. He was taking loads of videos of us as we were snorkelling too. Then we got out, went to the next spot and we had cold bottled water as we were on the way. Again, we saw loads more fish and reef and the water was just beautiful. After that, we went to the little beach island which was beyond gorgeous. The guide had a professional camera and offered to do a little photoshoot with us. He walked up and down the beach with us and we had a little chat. When we got back on the boat, we had loads of really fresh fruit to snack on. Then, back in the marina, they allowed us to snorkel and see a shipwreck! We paid around £80 GBP for all the photos and videos (there were hundreds), you could probably haggle them down but we personally thought that was a fair price and paid part cash and part card. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this company to anyone thinking about a boat trip.
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356kirstyj
Mar 1, 2026
Do it! - Went on a trip to snorkel and see dolphins We enjoyed the whole day from pick up being on time, snorkelling seeing lot of fish and coral, island stop and seeing dolphins it was all amazing Thanks again to Tito and Usan Would recommend over and over
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Markfowey
Feb 9, 2026
Hurghada Speedboat, Dolphin watching and snorkelling - We went on the tour today, looked after very well by Ahmed and his crew member who both proved to be a very capable and knowledgeable. They looked after the twelve of us, really well as we saw the dolphins, enjoyed the snorkelling and it made for a very enjoyable morning.
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H85wimelissat
Jul 21, 2025
- This trip was the best day of our holiday! Captain achmed and snorkling instructor achmed were really really nice! For us and for our kids. Really chill and laidback. Best day ever!!!! Would really recommend. The pick up was perfect on time and everything went very smooth.
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Faraway52184768138
Jul 15, 2025
Very nice morning - We had a wonderful private boat trip with our family, and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Captain Abdo and our guide Sarpi were incredibly kind and attentive, especially with our 4-year-old daughter, which made the experience even more special for us. A big thank you also to Ivana, who handled our booking via WhatsApp. She went above and beyond to help return my daughter’s goggles after the trip—such a thoughtful gesture that really touched us. The whole process was smooth and well-organized, from the punctual pick-up to the clear explanations throughout the journey. While we didn’t get to see dolphins or turtles this time, the crew truly did their best to find them and made the effort count. No hidden fees, no surprises—everything was transparent and honest. We had a lovely morning, and I’m truly grateful for the memories we made. Highly recommend!
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Thib_sat
May 7, 2025
An unforgettable experience – beyond our expectations! - We booked a speedboat excursion in private group, a little backwards at the start. The outside of the hotel and the very affordable rate seemed suspicious compared to what we know in France for this kind of service. When they arrived at the marina, the doubt persisted as many groups boarded the boats. We were afraid that the "private" wasn't really... But we did well to trust! A guide picked us up and led us to a beautiful boat, just for my girlfriend, me, the captain and him. From the outset, they asked us what we wanted to do. As our dream was to swim with the dolphins, the captain sped off before the other boats even left port, determined to make our wish come true. He gave his all, chaining the spots to find the dolphins. And in the end... it was magic. At Dolphin House, we swam with a group of about fifteen dolphins, including a baby, for about ten minutes. They were curious, close to us, their songs echoed underwater... a moment out of time. The trip didn’t stop there: we then explored two beautiful spots of snorkeling, rich in marine wildlife, then ended up on a sandbank in the middle of nowhere, perfect for incredible photos. As the excursion drew to a close, the captain received a call reporting a group of dolphins of a rare species nearby. He did not hesitate for a second to extend the exit to show us them. A huge thank you to Sayed and Masry, who were just great! Thanks to them, we had the most beautiful moments of our trip to Egypt. If you only have to choose one activity: take this one with your eyes closed.
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85avip
Jan 6, 2025
Safe, reliable and very customer-focused. An absolute knockout experience - We did a private speed boat trip to Magawish Island as well as snorkeling on the reef/s. The experience itself is incredible, Captain Momo and our guide, Hamada, were really cool and made the experience feel safe and very fun. The snorkeling itself is amazing, the reef is crystal clear and trhiving with marine life. The water is super warm and gentle, making swimming/snorkeling pleasant and a lot of fun. The boat itself seems like a fishing/speedboat so it is not really fancy, but it is safe and gets the job done. Magawish Island is quite overhyped, though I suppose for photos it looks great but its quite boring to be honest and very under developed aside from the bar in the centre (which is VERY expensive). I cannot recommend Go Shalabi enough though in respect of the ease of collection and dropping off at hotel, the responsiveness and great communication skills of Ivana once you make a booking as well as the knowledge and customer skills of the Captain and the guide. The price of a private charter, although not cheap, is still reasonable and in all honesty, SO worth it as the Captain literally asks you where you want to go and how long you want to stay, you can even visit 5 reefs if you want, or visit one reef and go home - there is no pressure to go anywhere specific or to rush through the experience. 10/10
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C4623pbdianaf
Jan 5, 2025
impressive - the tour was great, our guide seif and the driver abdu (I hope I remember the right name) were very friendly. we felt very safe. we went with two little kids (1 and 3) and they were great with the kids. we saw a few dolphins and the snorkeling was impressive. our guide also took photos and clips, so we will always remember the trip. an ukrain girl picked us up at the hotel und brought us back. she was also so nice, especially with our kids. we also saw two islands, there it looks like in the caribeean. white sand and cristall blue water. alltogether we felt very comfortable und we will come back one day. so we can totally recommend this tour.
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Sophie_g
Apr 28, 2026
Cancelled without being told! - Do not book! Taxi did not show up and when we contacted the Go Shalbi, we got told the trip had been cancelled. Very poor communication as they hadn’t contacted us or Viator to let us know it had been cancelled. Very disappointing
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Yolandedjib
Dec 19, 2025
Outboard dolphins, snorkeling - Very disappointed with this experience that we could not do ... Our daughter made the reservations, on the voucher no details, no more when recalling the pick-up time. A shuttle picks us up at the notified time. Arriving at the boat , we are asked for 20 euros ... which we did not have since we leave for the morning by boat and snorkeling and everything has been paid. No one speaks French, so communication is difficult. We offer to pay half and the rest upon return to the hotel. One person is OK, not the others. It lasts 15 minutes. Very annoyed by the turn of events we die to leave , knowing that we do not know the place and have only a few Egyptian books on us. We are lucky enough to find a taxi that picks us up, takes us to the hotel or we settle it on arrival. We missed an activity that we expected , the organizer made no effort to understand the situation because if you needed 20 euros more why not pay for the pickup from the hotel? And obviously, we have not been reimbursed the 70 euros committed
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).