Orange Bay Island — Group Boat Day, Snorkeling & Beach with Lunch
From $52 / person7 hours
Dolphin Dance — 2-Day Private Boat with Overnight at Dolphin House
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Itinerary
Tap a stop to read about it or see it on the map
2 days · 2 sights with your private Egyptologist
Snorkel the reef & swim with wild dolphins. Lunch on board & relax on deck. Overnight on board at the reef — under the stars.
- Dolphin House reef
Transfer from Hurghada to the next stop
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Transportation
Transportation from Cairo to Hurghada (about 5 h 30 min)
Includes
- Private boat (cabins, freshwater showers, toilets, shaded deck)
- All meals — freshly cooked Egyptian dishes
- Fresh juices and hot & cold soft drinks
- Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel)
- Life jackets on board
- Tender boat (zodiac)
- Snorkelling guide
- Overnight on board
- Personal expenses
Important information
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Personal towel
- Sunscreen
- A warm layer for the evening
- Waterproof camera (optional)
Know before you go
- Dolphin sightings occur in the wild and cannot be guaranteed — though Sha'ab El Erg is one of the most reliable spots.
- Departure dates are arranged on request.
- Private trip — great for families and couples.
Frequently asked questions
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Places you'll visit on this trip
Read about these places
Red SeaDolphin House: what actually happens on the boatAn honest account of the Dolphin House excursion — why the dolphins are there, why sightings are never guaranteed, how to behave in the water, and which boat actually gives you the encounter.- Red SeaSwimming with wild dolphins — and when you shouldn'tWild versus captive, why spinner dolphins are resting and not playing, how to be in the water without harassing them, the five questions that reveal a good boat, and who should stay on deck.
Red SeaHurghada beyond the beach: old town, desert, and marina eveningsNot every Hurghada day needs a boat. Here is how to mix snorkeling with old-town walks, quad safaris, and relaxed marina dinners.
This trip from your resort
The same day out, collected from whichever coast you are staying on. Pick your town and the pickup is already set when the page opens.
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