Hurghada: Dolphin House Snorkeling Cruise + Banana Boat
4.5
Sail to Dolphin House for a Red Sea day of dolphin spotting, reef snorkeling, and time to relax on deck. The trip ends with lunch on board and a banana boat ride.
Reserve now & pay laterNothing charged today — only pay when your trip is confirmed
Duration 5 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
4.5
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Sail to Dolphin House for a Red Sea day of dolphin spotting, reef snorkeling, and time to relax on deck. The trip ends with lunch on board and a banana boat ride.
Sail to Dolphin House for a Red Sea day of dolphin spotting, reef snorkeling, and time to relax on deck. The trip ends with lunch on board and a banana boat ride.
Reserve now & pay laterNothing charged today — only pay when your trip is confirmed
Duration 5 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
Pickup offeredIncluded from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Live guideEnglish
- •Cruise to Dolphin House, known for wild dolphin sightings
- •Snorkeling stops at coral reefs with marine life
- •Chance to swim near dolphins in the open sea
- •Lunch served on board
- •Banana boat ride included
- •Hotel pickup from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi
Head out on a Red Sea cruise to Dolphin House, a well-known area for spotting wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Keep watch from the boat, then jump in for snorkeling among coral reefs and marine life. Between swim stops, unwind on deck and enjoy the sea views. Lunch is serv...
Dolphin House cruise
Snorkeling stops
Lunch on board
Banana boat ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi
Personal expenses
Tips
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi; wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup.
Open in Google MapsHotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
What to Bring
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Swimwear
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Towel
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Reef-safe sunscreen
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Sunglasses and hat
Highlights
- •Cruise to Dolphin House, known for wild dolphin sightings
- •Snorkeling stops at coral reefs with marine life
- •Chance to swim near dolphins in the open sea
- •Lunch served on board
- •Banana boat ride included
- •Hotel pickup from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi
Full description
Head out on a Red Sea cruise to Dolphin House, a well-known area for spotting wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Keep watch from the boat, then jump in for snorkeling among coral reefs and marine life. Between swim stops, unwind on deck and enjoy the sea views. Lunch is serv...
Includes
Dolphin House cruise
Snorkeling stops
Lunch on board
Banana boat ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi
Personal expenses
Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi; wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup.
Open in Google MapsHotel Pickup(Optional)
Included from most Hurghada, Egypt hotels — we'll confirm yours at booking
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
Important Information
What to Bring
- •
Swimwear
- •
Towel
- •
Reef-safe sunscreen
- •
Sunglasses and hat
Overall rating
4.5/5
based on 199 reviews
Review summary
5 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Reviews
di0nva
January 2026|Family
Terible! Horible! liares!!!!SCAM
I booked an excursion for swimming with dolphins, including a banana boat ride, lunch, snorkeling, wetsuits, and of course swimming with the dolphins. The experience started off promising: the driver was more than 30 minutes late and refused—apparently standard practice—to drive up to the reception. As a result, we were left to walk with all our belongings to the taxi. Upon arrival at the harbor, it turned out we had to walk several more kilometers just to reach the boat. The boat itself looked like it belonged in a museum: old, dirty, and seemingly held together by three screws and a piece of rope. Once on the water, things became truly memorable. The boat went in every direction, and it felt like capsizing was only a matter of time. The staff laughed it off, but not a single tourist dared to sit outside due to the captain’s reckless driving. Safety: nonexistent. The “snorkeling” turned out not to be snorkeling at all, but a mandatory underwater photoshoot. No freedom, no personal pace—we were forced to swim in a line behind a photographer who used vermicelli to lure the fish. For the record: the promised wetsuits were not provided. Likely just a marketing detail to attract more tourists, as the water was far from warm. Then came lunch. Short and to the point: absolutely disgusting. Dirty, inedible, and strongly not recommended. After that, we were told we would “go look for dolphins.” We did, in fact, find them—six dolphins. At that moment, the guide casually informed us that these dolphins were “afraid of humans,” meaning swimming with them was not possible. In other words, the main activity we paid for did not happen. To make matters worse, we were then offered photos for €65—for a link containing 12 photos. Absurd. What about the promised banana boat? Also missing. Most likely already used earlier, or simply never available at all. Summary: - No wetsuits - No banana boat - No swimming with dolphins What we did get was a dangerous boat, poor organization, and completely wasted money. Conclusion: This excursion is misleading, badly organized, and feels like outright fraud. I strongly advise everyone to stay far away from this experience.
Routri Explorer
August 2024|France|Family
on n'a pas vu de dauphins c bien pour ça qu'on n'a payer .mais rien du tout
Routri Explorer
April 2024|India|Friends
the experience was okay.
Shuang
March 2024
玩的很开心，大家都很友好～
Deng
March 2024|United Arab Emirates|Family
玩的很开心，大家都很友好～
Routri Explorer
January 2024|Turkey|Solo
bol bol kaziklaniyorsunuz
Prion
January 2024|France|Couple
Très belle journée! Le rapport qualité prix est imbattable. Journée complète sur le bâteau, 2 spots de snorkelling et nous avons bien vu des dauphins et nager avec. C'était génial. Le repas était très bon et l'équipage adorable. Je recommande
Prion
January 2024
Très belle journée! Le rapport qualité prix est imbattable. Journée complète sur le bâteau, 2 spots de snorkelling et nous avons bien vu des dauphins et nager avec. C'était génial. Le repas était très bon et l'équipage adorable. Je recommande
Gordon
December 2023|Turkey|Couple
Insgesamt ein schöner Ausflug inklusive Schnorcheln an 2 Riffs. Haben viele Delphine gesehen.
Gordon
December 2023
Insgesamt ein schöner Ausflug inklusive Schnorcheln an 2 Riffs. Haben viele Delphine gesehen.
FAQs about Hurghada: Dolphin House Snorkeling Cruise + Banana Boat
This full-day trip departs from Hurghada and is also available from El Gouna or Makadi.
No. Dolphins are wild and sightings vary, but the trip visits Dolphin House, an area known for a high density of dolphins.
The experience includes cruising to Dolphin House, swimming and snorkelling around coral, time to sunbathe on deck, lunch on board, and a banana boat ride.
Yes. You can choose to snorkel around the corals or relax and sunbathe on deck.