The secret to swimming with the dolphins of Dolphin House (Sha'ab El Erg) is arriving early, before the flotilla of slow day boats. This private speedboat does exactly that: your group races north to the reef in the quiet morning hours for the best chance of a peaceful encounter with the wild pod, then snorkels two coral stops teeming with reef fish. Equipment, life jackets, a guide, drinks and fruit are included, and the whole day belongs to your group alone.