Description

Private Dolphin House snorkeling boat trips from Hurghada give your group a full day on the Red Sea, with time to swim, look for dolphins and explore clear reef water without following a crowded group schedule. Our team arranges the boat, crew and onboard equipment, leaving you free to enjoy the day rather than manage each detail. Dolphins may be seen in the marine area, but sightings are never guaranteed because the animals move freely in the open sea.

Dolphin House, also known as Samadai Reef, is known for its sheltered lagoon and surrounding reef areas. The boat anchors in suitable places for swimming and snorkeling, while the crew explains where to enter the water and how to avoid damaging the coral. Swim and snorkel in the warm water at your own pace, with breaks on board between sessions. Colourful fish and other Red Sea marine life live around the reef, giving you plenty to see even during a short swim.

A private boat makes the day more flexible for families and friends. You can stay in the water longer when conditions and the crew allow, return to the boat for a rest, or keep things easy with time in the sun and shade. Travellers who prefer to stay dry can sit on deck and take in the sea views, while confident swimmers can make more of the snorkeling stops. Children should stay with a responsible adult, and non-swimmers need close supervision near the water.

The boat carries the equipment needed for the activities described in the trip, including snorkeling and fishing equipment. Fish between swim stops, with the crew showing you how to use the equipment safely. Scuba diving may also be possible if arranged for the trip and suitable for the traveller’s experience; confirm the diving requirements and equipment use before departure. Snorkeling is usually the simplest way to see the reef and does not require diving certification.

An open buffet lunch is served on board, so you can take a proper break without leaving the boat. There is time to sit, drink water and let the crew prepare the next part of the route. Tell us about dietary requirements before the trip so our team can advise what can be arranged. If you need food between meals, bring extra snacks, especially when travelling with young children.

Transport from Hurghada is arranged as part of the organised experience, with the final pickup and drop-off details confirmed before the day. The route and order of stops may change with sea conditions, marine regulations and the crew’s local judgement. We keep the pace calm and explain the plan, including when the boat will move, where it will anchor and where assistance is available.

Private boat time on the Red Sea for your family or group of friends
Snorkeling and swimming stops around Dolphin House
Time for fishing with onboard equipment
Open buffet lunch served on board
Crew assistance with water activities and boat safety
This excursion suits travellers who want a private day at sea instead of a fixed group outing. It is less suitable for anyone who feels uncomfortable on boats, has a medical condition affecting swimming or diving, or needs fully accessible facilities on board. Wear swimwear under light clothing, use reef-safe sun protection and keep personal medication in a dry bag. Our team will confirm the meeting details and any activity requirements before you leave Hurghada.

Included
Crew assistance and onboard safety guidance

Snorkeling stops around Dolphin House

Transfer arrangements from Hurghada, where selected for the booking

Open buffet lunch served on board

Fishing equipment

Snorkeling equipment

Private boat trip on the Red Sea

Excluded
Scuba diving unless specifically arranged

Personal travel insurance

Tips for the crew

Personal expenses and extra drinks

Any equipment or services not listed as included

Don’t forget
Sunglasses, hat and light clothing

Reef-safe sunscreen

Swimwear and a change of dry clothes

Personal medication and motion-sickness medicine if needed

Valid diving certification details if scuba diving has been arranged

Towel

Waterproof bag for phones and valuables

Your Itinerary

Pickup, Dolphin House & Return to Hurghada
Our team picks you up from your Hurghada accommodation and transfers you to the marina, where you board your private boat for the Red Sea crossing to Dolphin House. The crew gives a short safety briefing, explains the use of the snorkelling equipment, and points out the areas planned for the day. On the way, you can settle into the boat, take in the open sea and prepare for time in the water.

At Dolphin House, you go snorkelling and swimming in the warm waters, looking for reef fish and other Red Sea marine life around the clear shallows. Dolphins may be seen in the area, but encounters are in the wild and cannot be guaranteed; if they are present, the crew explains how to watch them without chasing or crowding them. You can also use the onboard equipment to fish or, where arranged and suitable, try scuba diving under the crew’s guidance.

After the water activities, you enjoy an onboard lunch buffet with time to rest on deck. Drinks and a relaxed sea crossing follow before the boat returns to the marina. Your driver meets you there for the transfer back to Hurghada, ending a private day on the Red Sea without the need to arrange transport yourself.