Dolphin Watching Speedboat with Snorkelling and 2 Islands Hurghada

Dolphin watching in the open Red Sea

The Red Sea off Hurghada is home to spinner dolphins, which live in the wild and travel in pods that rest in sheltered waters and feed offshore. The captain and crew know where pods have been seen and take the speedboat out to look for them, which is why the trip leaves early in the day when the sea is calm. It is a real wildlife outing, so sightings are likely but not guaranteed, and the trip does not depend on a single stop.

When dolphins appear, the boat approaches slowly and keeps a respectful distance, never chasing or surrounding the animals. You watch from the deck, and good days bring leaps, spins and pods riding the bow wave. The morning departure usually gives the calmest sea and the best light for photographs. If you ask when is the best time to see dolphins from Hurghada, the answer is early morning.

Reef snorkelling stops

After the dolphins, the speedboat moves to two or three reef stops chosen by the captain according to the wind and sea of the day. Snorkelling equipment and life jackets are provided, and the guide leads the group in the water, which makes the trip comfortable for beginners and for guests who are not strong swimmers.

Expect hard and soft corals, shoals of small colourful fish, parrotfish and butterflyfish in clear shallow water. Please do not touch or stand on the coral, because the reef is protected. If you prefer not to swim, you can stay on the boat, relax in the shade and enjoy the sea view. The nature reserve fee is payable separately on the day and is not included in the booking price.

Orange Bay and Abu Monqar islands

The private speedboat options add two island stops: Orange Bay, a beach on the Giftun Islands known for its pale sand and turquoise shallows, and Abu Monqar, a small island with a white sand beach and a sheltered bay. With your own boat, you decide how long to swim, snorkel and sunbathe at each place, and you can choose a start time between eight and one o'clock.

On the shared trip, the programme follows the captain's plan for the day and focuses on dolphins and reefs. If you want a longer island day with beach time, ask us about the private options when you book. The private trip takes four to six hours, depending on how long you stay at each stop, and lunch is not included, so bring a snack or ask us for suggestions.

The speedboat, pickup and best season

The speedboat is fast and light, so the ride to the dolphin grounds is quick and the sea feels close. The shaded area gives a break from the sun, and the stereo system adds a cheerful atmosphere during the cruise. Hotel pickup in Hurghada is included, and separate options cover Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Safaga with a longer transfer.

The trip runs all year. The calmest sea and the best dolphin chances are usually from spring to autumn mornings, while in winter the water is cooler and a light jacket is useful on the way. Choose the 08:30 departure for the best dolphin chance and the 13:00 departure if you prefer a slower morning, and tell our team if you want advice on which time suits your hotel.