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SNORKELLING · RED SEA · NO DIVE CERT NEEDED
Snorkelling Safari
Wild dolphins, sea turtles, coral gardens and warm clear water — no scuba certification, no dive gear, no experience required. Two routes: Sha’ab El Erg from Hurghada and the Sataya Dolphin House from Port Ghalib. A liveaboard built for divers, opened up for everyone.
All
LEVELS
None
CERT REQUIRED
Warm
YEAR-ROUND WATER
26
MAX. GUESTS
TWO ROUTES
Choose Your Dolphin.
Both routes are built around wild dolphin encounters — different pods, different locations, same extraordinary experience. Pick the one that fits your port.
HURGHADA · ALL LEVELS
Sha'ab El Erg — Dolphin Safari
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► Hurghada Marriott Marina◄ Returns Hurghada
Sha’ab El Erg is one of the best wild dolphin sites in the northern Red Sea — a lagoon reef that a resident pod of spinner dolphins uses as a resting area year-round. Early morning is the best time: the dolphins are calmer, the water is quieter and other day boats haven’t arrived yet.
The reef itself has excellent coral gardens, anemone cities with clownfish, rays on the sandy flats and reef fish in every colour.
🐬Spinner dolphins — resident pod, year-round, early morning encounters
🪸Coral gardens — healthy reef, anemones, clownfish, reef fish
🦅Blue-spotted rays — on sandy patches
🌊Calm sheltered lagoon — suitable for all swimmers
PORT GHALIB OR HAMATA · ALL LEVELS
Sataya — Dolphin House Safari
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► Port Ghalib or Hamata◄ Returns same port
Sataya Reef in the southern Red Sea has one of the largest and most reliably encountered wild dolphin pods in Egypt — sometimes 50 to 100 spinner dolphins at once. The lagoon is calm, clear and shallow enough to snorkel comfortably.
The route also takes in the Fury Shoals — Abu Galawa’s shallow wreck, Sha’ab Claudio’s cave systems, Abu Dabbab’s sea turtles on the seagrass.
🐬Sataya dolphins — 50–100 spinners, year-round, multiple encounters
🐢Sea turtles — at Abu Dabbab on seagrass beds
🪸Fury Shoals — Claudio caves, Abu Galawa wreck, pristine coral
🏝Remote anchorages — sheltered southern bays, minimal boat traffic
WHAT’S ON
More Than Just Snorkelling.
A snorkelling safari on M/Y Aphrodite isn’t a boat ride to a reef and back. The week is yours — there’s as much or as little as you want to do.
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Wild Dolphin Snorkelling
The centrepiece of both routes. Mask, fins and snorkel in the water with a wild resident dolphin pod — no glass bottom between you. The guide briefs the group before entry: move slowly, stay horizontal, let them come to you.
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Scuba Diving (Optional)
Certified divers can dive while snorkellers snorkel — separate guide, same sites. Intro dive available for anyone who wants to try scuba for the first time. Let us know when booking.
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Water Activities
Banana boat, inflatable tube rides, paddleboarding. Organised from the boat for the whole group. Good for days when you’ve had enough water time but aren’t ready to be back on deck.
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Island BBQ
On select anchorages, we set up a grill on the beach. Fresh fish, meat, salads — the full spread, cooked on the island while the sun sets over the Red Sea. Arranged with advance notice.
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Yoga on Board
Morning yoga on the sun deck can be arranged — either with a teacher from your group or with an instructor we organise on request. The upper deck has space for a full group session.
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Sun Deck & Free Time
Read, sleep, swim off the stern, watch the sea go by from the upper deck. Between sessions in the water there’s no schedule. Just the boat, the sea and your group.
A TYPICAL DAY
How the Days Unfold
No fixed programme — the sea and the dolphins set the pace. This is a rough sketch of what most days look like.
06:30
Early Morning — Dolphins
First snorkel session in the lagoon before other boats arrive. Best dolphin encounters of the day. The guide is in the water with the group.
08:30
Breakfast on Board
Back on deck, freshly prepared open buffet. Coffee, fruit, eggs, pastries. Dry off, debrief about what you saw.
10:00
Second Snorkel or Water Activities
Another session in the lagoon, or switch to banana boat and tubes if the wind is up. Divers in the water on the outer reef with their guide.
13:00
Lunch + Sail to Next Anchorage
Hot lunch on board while the boat moves to the afternoon spot. Watch the coastline from the upper deck.
15:30
Afternoon Snorkel — Coral Reef
Coral garden session at the afternoon anchorage. Turtles, rays, reef fish. Calmer session — the morning energy has settled.
17:30
Sunset & Optional Yoga
Sun deck as the light drops. Optional yoga session if arranged. Optional island BBQ if conditions allow.
19:30
Dinner & Evening
Dinner at anchor. After dark — stars, conversation, the sound of the sea. Lights out when you’re ready.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything You Need.
✓Snorkelling equipmentMasks, fins and snorkels for all guests. Included, no extra charge.
✓Guided snorkel sessionsGuide in the water on every snorkel. Dolphin briefings before each session.
✓7 nights full boardAll meals from dinner Day 1 to breakfast Day 8. Soft drinks and fresh juices.
✓Airport / port transfersFrom Hurghada (HRG) or Marsa Alam (RMF) / Hamata depending on route.
✓Water activitiesBanana boat, inflatable tube, paddleboarding — included in the week.
✓Cabin with A/CAll cabins air-conditioned. 5 cabin categories available — ask about availability.
○Scuba diving — add-onAvailable for certified divers. Equipment and dive guide at extra cost.
○Yoga instructor — on requestCan be arranged for the week. Let us know when booking.
○Island BBQ — on requestArranged depending on anchorage and weather. Ask when booking.
WHO THIS SAFARI IS FOR
Everyone Is Welcome.
NON-DIVERS
You Don't Need to Dive
The snorkelling on this safari is better than the diving on most holidays. Wild dolphins, sea turtles, coral gardens, rays — all in warm, clear water. No certification, no gear, no experience needed beyond being comfortable in the sea.
FAMILIES
All Ages, All Levels
The Red Sea is calm and warm in sheltered anchorages. Children who can swim can snorkel here. The boat is safe, the water activities are fun for all ages. Tell us the ages of children in your group when booking.
MIXED GROUPS
Divers & Non-Divers Together
Certified divers in your group can dive while snorkellers snorkel — same sites, different depths, same guide briefings. The boat accommodates both. A mixed group doesn’t mean one half is bored while the other is in the water.
BOOK YOUR SNORKELLING SAFARI
Dolphins. Coral. No Certification Required.
Two routes — Sha’ab El Erg from Hurghada, Sataya from Port Ghalib or Hamata. Tell us which works for your group and we’ll check the dates.