Hurghada Glass-Bottom Boat & Dolphin Watching
3 HoursEasyHurghadaBoat TripGlass Bottom BoatDolphin WatchingFamily-Friendly
Hurghada Glass-Bottom Boat & Dolphin Watching is a 3 Hours experience in Hurghada, from $37.5 per adult. Watch coral reefs from a dry, glass-bottom boat and keep an eye out for wild dolphins on this relaxed Hurghada cruise.
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About This Trip
Cruise the waters off Hurghada aboard a glass-bottom boat that lets you peer straight down at the coral reef and its colorful fish — no swimsuit, snorkel, or wet hair required. It's a relaxed way to see the 's underwater world, perfect for families, older travelers, or anyone who'd rather stay dry. Along the route, the boat heads through waters known for wild dolphin activity, giving you a real chance to spot pods swimming freely nearby. Sightings aren't guaranteed since these are wild animals, but the crew knows the best spots to look. Bring a camera and settle in for an easygoing few hours on the water — equal parts reef-watching and dolphin-spotting, with nothing to do but sit back and enjoy the view.
Watch coral reefs from a dry, glass-bottom boat and keep an eye out for wild dolphins on this relaxed Hurghada cruise.
Why This Matters
The Red Sea's reefs off Hurghada are part of a coral system millions of years old, sustaining marine life long before the resort town existed. Spinner and bottlenose dolphins still roam these waters freely, as they always have, making a sighting feel like a genuine encounter with wild Egypt rather than a staged show. It's one of the few ways to witness this underwater world without ever getting wet.
Best for: Couples and travelers looking to unwind
Highlights
- Glass-bottom views of coral reefs
- Chance to see wild dolphins
- No swimming required
Itinerary
~09:30–10:30
Hotel pickup in Hurghada
Pickup from your hotel lobby.
~11:30
Reef views through the glass bottom
Look straight down at the coral reef and its colorful fish without getting wet.
~12:15
Dolphin-watching route
The boat passes through waters known for wild dolphin activity, where the crew looks out for them.
~13:30
Return to your hotel
Drop-off back at your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat trip and soft drinks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Hurghada.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
No. No swimming is required — you see the reef through the glass bottom of the boat.
The route passes waters known for wild dolphins, but sightings are not certain because they are wild animals.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat trip and soft drinks.
About 3 hours.
Families, older travelers and anyone who would rather stay dry.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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$37.50 / per person