Where and when can you see dolphins in Sharm El Sheikh?

A one-hour speedboat ride was reported at $25 per person; on one such trip, travelers saw a very large pod of roughly 200 dolphins.

On the “Dolphin House” excursion, travelers encountered a large pod including calves and were able to swim alongside them.

For a Tiran Island trip, ask the dive center at Park Regency; departures are from the hotel pier. Trips reportedly run from 3:00–5:00 pm and 5:00–7:00 pm, and dolphins were seen both outbound and on the return route, including near the wreck opposite Tiran.

At Sharm El Sheikh’s only dolphinarium, the show starts at 3:00 pm and lasts about 45 minutes, although it may be listed as a one-hour program. A reported reasonable ticket price is up to $20 for an adult and $15 for a child.

One traveler noted that in open sea dolphins mainly appear after 4pm at specific spots known to boat captains, who use special whistles to attract them. Renting a boat for 5-6 people costs about $120-140 for a couple of hours at sea; booking through the hotel is usually pricier.

For swimming with dolphins, you can choose 15 or 30 minutes of actual time in the water, costing roughly $80 and $120 respectively. One traveler shared that she bought her granddaughter a 30-minute session and it was worth every penny — the child was thrilled.

For a boat trip to see dolphins, it's recommended to depart around 12:00-13:00 — dolphins are spotted almost every time at this hour (about 95% chance based on experience). The ride takes 30-35 minutes each way, with about 1 hour of swimming time. Masks and life vests are included, and the boat has a sun awning.

Another option is a boat trip to Tiran Island — dolphins are reportedly seen there regularly, especially between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, according to locals.

A swim-with-dolphins excursion for kids can be booked through your hotel/agency (example: via Albatross), costing about $65 per 10 minutes per person. You're brought to the dolphinarium roughly an hour before the show, given a briefing, and can negotiate with the instructor for extra time (e.g. up to 20 minutes).

The most recent tip is that a dolphin reportedly appears regularly between about 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. A lifeguard on site calls it with a special whistle, so it is worth arriving a bit early.

In July 2026 travelers saw dolphins on a yacht trip and called it a stunning sight. Others said that during their stay not a single boat trip from their hotel came back without seeing dolphins: the boat driver usually knows where they swim.

If you want more than just a sighting, travelers recommend a private dolphin experience. According to one report, the session lasts about 30 minutes and is a dedicated paid activity rather than a chance encounter at sea.

In late August 2026 travelers said that when they booked a boat they were told outright they would see dolphins. According to participants, captains go out to sea regularly and know the places and times dolphins usually appear — hence the confidence. Still, a sighting is not guaranteed: dolphins do not arrive on schedule.

Based on a late August 2026 trip, a boat booked outside the hotel cost $140 for two hours at sea for 5 people, though 6–7 could fit. The drive to the port took about 10–15 minutes and was not counted in the two hours; transfer, masks and snorkels were included, and payment was made on the spot.

In September 2026 travelers were offered these options: at the Pyramid hotel, a Ras Mohammed trip from 8 am to 4 pm for $50 per person promising turtles and dolphins, and at another hotel a boat for 6 people at $125 per hour. These are quoted offers, not reviews of the trips themselves.

In early October 2026 a participant wrote that this season the sea is full of life: they saw a manta ray and a shark, and a dolphin swam alongside for about 25–30 minutes.