Dolphin House
Hello There
Far out from Hurghada, the sea shifts from turquoise to a wide, dazzling blue. Here lies Dolphin House—a shallow reef shaped like a horseshoe, where spinner dolphins gather in sheltered waters. It is not a show, not a guarantee, but a chance to meet the Red Sea’s wildest dancers on their own stage.
Boats anchor outside the reef, and the water sparkles in shades of sapphire. Sometimes the dolphins are there—dozens of sleek, silver arcs breaking the surface, tails flicking, bodies twisting in play. Masks go on, fins slip under, and you swim into their world. If they choose, they approach, curious and quick, circling before disappearing again into blue.
Experience It
Even without dolphins, the reef itself is alive: coral gardens, parrotfish grazing, rays buried in the sand, clouds of anthias drifting like sparks. Shallow lagoons make for easy snorkeling, while divers drop into passages where the light cuts down in ribbons. The sea here always has something to give.
A Dolphin House trip is as much about the journey as the encounter. The boat ride takes hours, the horizon endless, the air sharp with salt. Between stops there’s tea, lunch on deck, a lazy stretch under the awning, laughter from the bow as the dolphins race the boat’s wake. By the time you head back, the sun leans west and the whole sea glows bronze.
The dolphins are wild, and that’s the wonder. Guides brief guests to keep distance, to never chase or touch, to let the animals decide. The Red Sea rewards patience: when left undisturbed, the dolphins often linger, playful and unafraid. Protecting that freedom keeps Dolphin House what it is—a sanctuary, not a circus.
Let luck be on your side, and you’ll meet the Red Sea’s most playful inhabitants.
