A private dolphin day. Skip the crowds, take your time, choose your route.
About this trip
Same lagoon, your boat. The captain has been working Shaab El Erg since 2008 and reads the pod's morning movement, you go where the dolphins are, not where the day-trip operators put you. We can extend the day to include a stop at Erg Marsa Mubarak on the way back if conditions permit.
Trip highlights
- Bottlenose dolphins all to yourselves
- Private captain & crew
- Custom snorkel stops
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.
- FlexiblePickup at your time
Your boat, your start time. Most groups choose 08:00–09:00.
- +30mBoarding & route planning
Discuss with the captain which reefs and bays you want to visit.
- Mid-daySnorkeling stops on demand
Two or three reefs, with as much or as little time as you want at each.
- LunchPrivate buffet on board
Tailored to your group. Vegan, gluten-free or kids' menu on request.
- AfternoonBeach time or extra snorkel
Decide on the day. Captain follows your call.
- SunsetReturn to marina
Music, drinks, photos on the way back.
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
24 verified reviews from real guests
Absolut traumhaft
Einfach Wahnsinn. Privatboot zu den Delfinen — viel Zeit, keine Hektik. Pünktliche Hotelabholung, freundliche Crew.
真是难以置信的一天！ 私人船去看海豚，时间充足。 预订简单，价格诚实。
Hoogtepunt van onze vakantie
Het hoogtepunt van onze vakantie. Privé boot naar de dolfijnen — alle tijd. Aanrader voor iedereen in Egypte.
Top dag
Het hoogtepunt van onze vakantie. Privé boot naar de dolfijnen — alle tijd. Boeken zeker weer.
Top-Erlebnis
Das Highlight unseres Urlaubs. Privatboot zu den Delfinen — viel Zeit, keine Hektik. Beim nächsten Mal definitiv wieder.
真是难以置信的一天！ 私人船去看海豚，时间充足。 船上午餐美味又丰盛。
Întreaga familie s-a distrat. Barcă privată la delfini — fără grabă. Rezervare ușoară, preț corect.
Maximálisan ajánlom
Az egész család imádta. Privát hajó a delfinekhez — rohanás nélkül. Legközelebb is őket választjuk.
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强烈推荐
全家都很喜欢。 私人船去看海豚，时间充足。 预订简单，价格诚实。
Magical experience
Smooth booking, smooth day. Private boat to the dolphins — we had time, no rush. Will definitely book with them again next visit.
Az egész család imádta. Privát hajó a delfinekhez — rohanás nélkül. Legközelebb is őket választjuk.
Unsere Familie war begeistert. Privatboot zu den Delfinen — viel Zeit, keine Hektik. Pünktliche Hotelabholung, freundliche Crew.
Unvergesslich!
Das Highlight unseres Urlaubs. Privatboot zu den Delfinen — viel Zeit, keine Hektik. Mittagessen an Bord war reichlich und lecker.
Absolut traumhaft
Unsere Familie war begeistert. Privatboot zu den Delfinen — viel Zeit, keine Hektik. Klare Empfehlung für jeden Ägypten-Besucher.
Réservation de dernière minute, aucun regret. Privatisation pour voir les dauphins, sans presse. On rebookera la prochaine fois.
يوم خرافي صراحة! مركب خاص للدلافين، وقت كافي بدون استعجال. هحجز معاهم تاني أكيد.
Best day of our trip
Wow, just wow. Beats the crowded group boats by miles. Will definitely book with them again next visit.
临时预订，完全不后悔。 私人船去看海豚，时间充足。 酒店准时接送，船员友好。
A vakáció fénypontja. Privát hajó a delfinekhez — rohanás nélkül. Hotelből pontosan felvettek, kedves személyzet.
Exceeded expectations
Honestly the highlight of our holiday. Beats the crowded group boats by miles. Will definitely book with them again next visit.
Unforgettable!
Spectacular from start to finish. Private boat to the dolphins — we had time, no rush. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Egypt.
Unsere Familie war begeistert. Privatboot zu den Delfinen — viel Zeit, keine Hektik. Mittagessen an Bord war reichlich und lecker.
Bester Tag des Urlaubs
Einfach Wahnsinn. Privatboot zu den Delfinen — viel Zeit, keine Hektik. Buchung mühelos, Preis fair.
Какой потрясающий день! Частная лодка к дельфинам — без спешки. Бронирование простое, цена честная.
Trip-specific questions
How does private improve our dolphin chances?
Two ways. We leave port at 06:30 instead of 08:00, so we are at the lagoon before the day-trip fleet wakes the pod. And the captain has read this pod since 2008, if the dolphins moved overnight, he knows which side of the reef they are on this morning.
How many guests can the boat take?
Up to 12 on the private day. Smaller is better for the dolphin encounter, less noise in the water, less competition for the captain's attention. Six is the sweet spot.
Can we extend the day to add Erg Marsa Mubarak?
Yes, when wind and tide permit, the captain can add a second snorkel stop at Erg Marsa Mubarak on the way back. That stretches the day to nine hours total. Tell us at the start of the morning so the cook plans an extra lunch.
What if the dolphins do not show up?
We do not guarantee wild encounters anywhere. On a private booking the captain will use the spare hours to track them on the outer reef instead of giving up at 11:00 like a group boat. About 90 percent of private days produce an encounter, the highest rate of any of our trips.
