Swim with Dolphins in Hurghada
Swim with Dolphins in Hurghada
Description
Swim with dolphins in Hurghada at Dolphin World in Makadi during a structured session with trained dolphins. Our team collects you from your hotel in Hurghada and arranges the transfer to the dolphin centre, leaving you free to focus on the experience instead of finding transport across the coast.
The session includes several ways to interact with the dolphin. You may hold its breast fins during a dance in the water, grip the dorsal fin for a ride and spend time close to the animal under the centre team’s supervision. The activities take place in stages, so travellers have time to listen to the instructions and settle into the water before the more active parts begin.
Dolphin swimming sessions take place twice a day, except on Saturday. The morning session runs before the show, from 10:30 to 12:30, while the later session follows the performance, from 16:30 to 20:00. Your confirmed programme depends on the session arranged for your booking, and our team explains the meeting details before pickup.
- Hotel pickup from Hurghada and transfer to Dolphin World in Makadi
- Swimming, close contact, a dolphin dance and a dorsal-fin ride
- Choice of a morning or later session, subject to the centre’s schedule
- Time to watch the dolphin performance when included in the arranged programme
For many travellers, this makes a memorable present for a partner, child or family member. The setting is more focused than a general boat trip: you stay close to the dolphin, follow clear instructions and take part in a planned interaction instead of watching from a distance. The time in the water is the main event, so the day suits people who want direct contact with an animal and feel comfortable entering the pool.
You do not need advanced swimming skills to take part, but you should be able to follow the staff’s instructions and manage time in the water. Children must meet the dolphin centre’s own age, height or supervision rules, which can vary by session. Travellers with limited mobility, medical conditions or concerns about swimming should tell us before booking so we can check the practical arrangements with the centre.
Our organised transfer keeps the outing straightforward. We coordinate the Hurghada pickup, the journey to Makadi and the return arrangements, while the dolphin centre runs the water session. The pace follows the scheduled programme, with time to change and prepare around the interaction. Food is not stated as part of this tour, so bring anything you may need during the day unless your booking details say otherwise.
Some travellers describe entering the water as a chance to feel a strong connection with wildlife; the experience is best approached with respect for the animal and the centre’s rules. You may even feel a sense of wonder when the dolphin swims close, but the encounter remains a supervised activity with clear boundaries. Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a change of dry clothes, and keep valuables secure during the session.
Included
Return transfer arrangements
Transfer to Dolphin World in Makadi
Dolphin interaction including fin holding, a dolphin ride and close contact
Dolphin swimming session
Hotel pickup from Hurghada
Excluded
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Photos or videos unless purchased separately
Meals and drinks unless stated in your booking details
Any activity not listed in the inclusions
Don't forget
Swimwear and a towel
Comfortable clothing and footwear
A change of dry clothes
Water and any personal medication you need
Keep valuables secure during the swimming session
Sun protection, including sunscreen and a hat
Frequently Asked Questions
The Swim with Dolphins tour includes pickup from your Hurghada hotel, a transfer to Dolphin World in Makadi, and a scheduled dolphin interaction. The session includes close contact with a dolphin, a dance while holding its breast fins, and a ride while holding its dorsal fin.
The visit may be arranged before or after the dolphin performance, depending on the selected session. Our team confirms the available arrangement when you book.
The dolphin swim experience takes place within one of two scheduled windows: 10:30–12:30 before the performance or 16:30–20:00 after it. These are the programme windows, not a guaranteed length for the time spent in the water.
There is time for transfers, preparation and instructions, so the pace is organised rather than rushed. Your confirmed session time will depend on availability, and swimming with dolphins is not scheduled on Saturdays.
We arrange pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and transfer you to Dolphin World in Makadi for the scheduled dolphin session. Pickup details are confirmed after booking because the route and timing depend on your hotel location and selected session.
After the activity, the return transfer arrangements are explained by our team. Please provide your hotel details and a reachable phone number when making the reservation.
Swimming with dolphins can suit children and adults who are comfortable in the water, but age, height and swimming requirements must be confirmed before booking. The activity includes holding the dolphin’s breast fins and dorsal fin, so participants need to follow the guide’s instructions safely.
Travellers with limited mobility, medical conditions or concerns about entering the water should contact us before reserving. We can check the practical arrangements with Dolphin World, but suitability and assistance are subject to the facility’s rules.
Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel, a change of clothes, sun protection and any personal medication you need. You should also bring your booking details and follow the centre’s instructions about jewellery, cameras and personal belongings.
The activity involves direct contact with a dolphin in the water, so secure loose items before the session. These swim minutes with a dolphin can become an unforgettable present when you arrive prepared and comfortable.
You can request the Swim with Dolphins tour by sharing your preferred date, hotel details and the number of travellers. We then check the available session, including the fact that dolphin swimming does not run on Saturdays, before confirming the booking.
Cancellation and amendment terms depend on the booking conditions shown at the time of reservation. Contact our team as soon as your plans change; we will explain the available options. For many travellers, the close contact feels like a chance to “Reach a miracle” moment and feel yourself in harmony with wildlife.
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Your Itinerary
Our team picks you up from your hotel in Hurghada and takes you by road to Dolphin World in Makadi. Your exact pickup time depends on the dolphin session selected for the day, so we confirm the schedule and meeting point in advance. The transfer gives you time to settle in before the activity, and your guide helps with arrival arrangements.
At the venue, you check in and receive practical instructions about the programme, changing areas, and contact with the dolphins. The team explains how to move safely around the pool and how to follow the trainer’s signals. Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, and a change of clothes. The facility may have additional services available on site, but these are not assumed to be included unless shown in your booking.
The main activity is a supervised dolphin session at Dolphin World. The morning programme usually runs before the show, around 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; an afternoon session may instead take place after the performance, around 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We confirm the applicable session when arranging your tour.
In the water, you take part in guided activities such as holding the dolphin’s breast fins during a dance, holding its dorsal fin for a short ride, and making close contact under the trainer’s direction. The pace is structured, so you have time to listen, enter the pool, and complete each part without rushing. This is the moment to feel yourself in harmony with wildlife while respecting the animal, the trainer, and the facility’s instructions.
After the morning swimming session, you move to the viewing area for the dolphin performance. Trainers guide the animals through their routine while you watch from dry seating, giving you a different perspective after being in the pool yourself. The show may include trained movements, jumps, and interaction with the trainers, subject to the programme operating that day.
This part of the visit gives families and friends time to watch together and take photographs from permitted areas. It also helps you understand how the dolphins respond to clear signals and structured care. For many travellers, the close contact in the pool feels like an An unforgettable present for a birthday, family occasion, or shared holiday memory. If your booking uses the afternoon swimming session, the show comes first and this step follows the swimming activity instead.
After the performance, we allow time for a meal or refreshment stop at the venue or in the surrounding Makadi area, depending on the day’s arrangements. This is a useful pause after the pool session: you can change into dry clothes, collect your belongings, and sit down before the return journey. Food and drinks are included only when stated in your booking, so check the inclusions before ordering.
Use the break to speak with your guide about the return plan and confirm where to meet the vehicle. Travellers who do not wish to swim can use this time to rest and watch the programme, subject to the facility’s access rules. The day’s experience may feel like you Reach a miracle when a dolphin approaches for a guided interaction, but every contact remains controlled by the trained staff and depends on the session schedule.
Once the group is ready, our driver collects you from the agreed meeting point at Dolphin World and begins the transfer back to your hotel in Hurghada. Keep your swimwear and personal items together before leaving, especially phones, towels, and any photographs or belongings stored at the venue. Your guide checks the drop-off details with you before departure.
Travel time can vary with traffic and the location of your hotel. The return is arranged after the selected programme, so the final drop-off may be later when the afternoon dolphin session is used. We take you back to the same hotel area where possible, or to the agreed nearby point if vehicle access is restricted. No separate transfer is needed once you arrive in Hurghada; the tour ends at drop-off.