‘Dolphin House’ is the name of a reef, not of an attraction. Boats from Hurghada go there because spinner dolphins use the sheltered water to rest during the day, and resting animals are exactly the ones you must not swim into. That single fact explains why the two trips we sell are called spotting and a house visit, and why neither of them sells you a swim.
Where are dolphins actually seen from Hurghada?
Two routes. Bullet Speedboats runs a private search from Hurghada Marina with 45 to 90 minutes of looking, up to four stops, and two snorkelling stops built into the same trip — from €160 per boat. Serenity Speedboat runs four hours to the Dolphin House itself, €150 per boat for up to eight, with hotel pickup and drop-off, soft drinks, snorkelling equipment, a guide and photos included.
Why can’t you swim with them?
Because the point of the place is that the animals are undisturbed. Both operators sell observation from the boat and snorkelling on the reef — not contact. Neither card promises an encounter, and that is deliberate: a wild animal is not a scheduled item. If a seller guarantees you dolphins, they are guaranteeing something they do not control.
Neither operator sells a swim with dolphins. The reef is where the animals rest; both trips are observation plus snorkelling, and a sighting is never guaranteed.
Which of the two trips suits you?
| Bullet — dolphin spotting | Serenity — Dolphin House | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from €160 per boat | €150 per boat |
| Max guests | up to 9 on the largest hull in the fleet; no limit published for this trip | 8 |
| Time | 45–90 min searching + 2 snorkel stops | 4 hours |
| Hotel transfer | not included | included both ways |
| Drinks | not included | soft drinks included |
| Guide languages | EN, RU, DE, AR | EN or DE |
| Google rating | 5.0 from 217 reviews | 5.0 from 13 reviews |
Operator data and Google ratings as of 3 September 2026.
The honest reading of that last row: Serenity’s five stars rest on thirteen reviews, which is a small sample. Bullet’s rest on 217. Both scores are real; only one of them has been tested.
What does the price actually cover?
On the Bullet trip: snorkelling equipment, a private skipper and guide, life jackets and fuel. Soft drinks, fruit, snacks, lunch and the hotel pickup are all outside it, so you arrive at Hurghada Marina Boulevard for a 09:00 start with your own food.
On the Serenity trip: pickup and drop-off, soft drinks, snorkelling gear, guide, the Dolphin House visit, the cruise itself and photos. The two numbers are not directly comparable: the €160 at Bullet is a ‘from’ price for a 45–90 minute search, the €150 at Serenity is four hours to the Dolphin House. Compare what each one includes, not the gap between them.
What should you bring?
Water and food if you are going with Bullet, sunscreen and a hat on either trip, a towel, and a dry bag — these are open speedboats and they are fast and wet. On the Serenity trip, snacks if soft drinks alone will not carry you through four hours.
Common questions
Is the price per person?
No, per boat, on both. Serenity states on its booking page that two, three or four guests pay the same €150. A couple therefore pays what a group of eight pays — which usually means it is worth filling the boat.
Can we combine dolphins with an island?
Not on the same booking, but both operators run island trips too: Bullet’s Orange Bay half day from €100 per boat with the island ticket included, and Serenity’s four-hour Orange Bay trip from €160 with tickets and transfer.
Are children allowed?
Neither operator publishes a minimum age. Life jackets are named in the inclusions of the Bullet trip; on the Serenity trip to Dolphin House they are not named — we confirm that before booking, all the more so for a child. The snorkelling stops are optional. Ask us before booking for a small child and we will get the operator’s answer in writing.
Updated 3 September 2026. Prices, durations, age limits and inclusions are taken from the operators’ cards.
