A full day boat trip from Hurghada to Sha'ab El Erg — the reef locals call the Dolphin House. Two snorkeling stops over living coral gardens, a chance to swim near a resident pod of spinner dolphins, and lunch cooked on board.
Two snorkeling stops
Wild dolphins
Lunch on board
US$27
US$17
Sunset sail was calm and the tea was lovely, but we left the marina forty minutes late so the light was almost gone by the swim stop. Still a nice evening.
First time breathing underwater at 41. The instructor spent a full half hour in the shallows with me before we went anywhere near the reef. Never once felt pushed.
Orange Bay was busier than the photos suggest, but the reef stop on the way was quiet and the water was unbelievably clear. Guide spoke good English and checked on the kids constantly.
