Beat the traffic to Dolphin House on a private speedboat, more time with the dolphins.
About this trip
Same lagoon, same pod, sooner. The standard 50-passenger boats reach Shaab El Erg around 10:30. A speedboat puts you in the water at 09:00, before the engine noise of the big fleet drives the dolphins toward the deeper edge of the reef.
Trip highlights
- Reach Dolphin House before the crowds
- Up to 12 guests max
- All gear and lunch included
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, vest)
- Buffet lunch on board
- Soft drinks, tea & water
- Certified captain & crew
- Insurance
- Underwater camera (extra)
- Alcoholic drinks (extra)
- Tip for captain & crew (optional)
Daily itinerary
Approximate. Subject to weather and sea conditions.
- 08:00Hotel pickup
- 08:45Speedboat departure
Small group, fast cruise. Reach the snorkel spot in 30–40 minutes.
- 09:30First snorkel stop
- 11:00Second snorkel stop
- 13:00Lunch on board or on the island
- 15:00Return cruise
- 16:00Hotel drop-off
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the trip start time and get a full refund. After that, we can usually reschedule but cash is non-refundable.
Guest reviews
26 verified reviews from real guests
Просто потрясающе
Вся семья в восторге. Быстро добрались к дельфинам, особое чувство. Бронирование простое, цена честная.
Просто вау. Быстро добрались к дельфинам, особое чувство. Бронирование простое, цена честная.
临时预订，完全不后悔。 快艇很快到海豚那里，小团体很棒。 酒店准时接送，船员友好。
Absolut traumhaft
Das Highlight unseres Urlaubs. Schnell zu den Delfinen, kleine Gruppe, einfach perfekt. Beim nächsten Mal definitiv wieder.
Best day of our trip
Honestly the highlight of our holiday. Best dolphin encounter we've had anywhere. Will definitely book with them again next visit.
Top-Erlebnis
Was für ein Tag! Schnell zu den Delfinen, kleine Gruppe, einfach perfekt. Mittagessen an Bord war reichlich und lecker.
يستحق كل قرش
أحلى يوم في الإجازة. وصلنا للدلافين بسرعة، تجربة خاصة. الغداء على المركب لذيذ.
Ce zi incredibilă! Am ajuns rapid la delfini, grup mic, perfect. Prânz bun și consistent pe barcă.
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Honestly the highlight of our holiday. Reached the dolphins fast, smaller group felt special. Will definitely book with them again next visit.
Просто вау. Быстро добрались к дельфинам, особое чувство. Рекомендую всем, кто едет в Египет.
Recomand din toată inima
Ce zi incredibilă! Am ajuns rapid la delfini, grup mic, perfect. Preluare la hotel la timp, echipaj prietenos.
Cel mai bun moment al vacanței
Cel mai frumos moment al vacanței. Am ajuns rapid la delfini, grup mic, perfect. Prânz bun și consistent pe barcă.
Egyszerűen szuper. Gyorsan elértük a delfineket, kis csoport, tökéletes. Bárkinek, aki Egyiptomba megy.
Was für ein Tag! Schnell zu den Delfinen, kleine Gruppe, einfach perfekt. Mittagessen an Bord war reichlich und lecker.
Wow, just wow. Reached the dolphins fast, smaller group felt special. Will definitely book with them again next visit.
يستحق كل قرش
يوم خرافي صراحة! أفضل تجربة دلافين عشناها. الحجز سهل والسعر صادق.
Забронировали в последний момент, не пожалели. Быстро добрались к дельфинам, особое чувство. Рекомендую всем, кто едет в Египет.
Maximálisan ajánlom
A vakáció fénypontja. Gyorsan elértük a delfineket, kis csoport, tökéletes. Ebéd a hajón finom és bőséges.
假期最棒的一天
简直惊艳。 快艇很快到海豚那里，小团体很棒。 酒店准时接送，船员友好。
Незабываемо!
Какой потрясающий день! Быстро добрались к дельфинам, особое чувство. Обязательно поедем снова.
Am rezervat în ultima clipă și am făcut bine. Am ajuns rapid la delfini, grup mic, perfect. Prânz bun și consistent pe barcă.
العيلة كلها استمتعت. أفضل تجربة دلافين عشناها. الغداء على المركب لذيذ.
Sehr empfehlenswert
Was für ein Tag! Schnell zu den Delfinen, kleine Gruppe, einfach perfekt. Buchung mühelos, Preis fair.
Am rezervat în ultima clipă și am făcut bine. Am ajuns rapid la delfini, grup mic, perfect. Sigur rezervăm din nou.
Незабываемо!
Какой потрясающий день! Быстро добрались к дельфинам, особое чувство. Бронирование простое, цена честная.
Op het laatste moment geboekt en geen spijt. Snel bij de dolfijnen, kleine groep, perfect. Boeking moeiteloos, prijs eerlijk.
Trip-specific questions
Why does early arrival matter for dolphins?
The pod rests in the inner lagoon from sunrise until the big-boat engines push them out around 11:00. A 09:00 splash time means an hour and a half of quiet water with the dolphins still nearby. Once 12 boats are anchored, the pod tends to move to the outer reef.
Does the speedboat ride scare the dolphins?
No. We cut the engines a full kilometre from the lagoon edge and drift in. The dolphins are habituated to boats arriving, what they react to is engine noise inside the lagoon, which is why we kill it.
How many guests on the speedboat?
Hard cap of 12, often 8 or 10. No standing room, no fin queue, you board a numbered seat with a dry bag locker.
Is the crossing rougher than the group boat?
Yes, the smaller hull rides waves harder. We cancel rather than push through real chop, so if we sail, conditions are workable. Sit toward the stern and wear a sea-band wristband if you are prone to motion sickness.
