Discover the famous Dolphin House, where playful spinner dolphins and vibrant coral reefs create unforgettable dives.
Shaab El Erg Dive Guide – Hurghada Dolphin House | Grace Travel
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Shaab El Erg
📍 Hurghada • 35km North • Dolphin House🐬 200+ Spinner Dolphins • Horseshoe Reef⛵ Boat Only – 60min from El Gouna
Shaab El Erg diving is Dolphin House of Hurghada – 35km north of Hurghada near El Gouna. Huge U-shaped reef with shallow lagoon 5-12m where 200+ spinner dolphins rest daily. Most accessible dolphin reef in Egypt – only 60min from El Gouna, 90min from Hurghada. Calm, shallow, protected.
Quick Facts – At a Glance
Depth0 – 25mLagoon & outer walls
LevelAll LevelsBeginner to pro
AccessBoat Only60min El Gouna – 90min Hurghada
Visibility20 – 30mClear lagoon
CurrentNone / MildCalm inside horseshoe
Best TimeAll YearDolphins 6-10AM – 80% chance
WHY SHAAB EL ERG IS SPECIAL
The Dolphin House of Hurghada & El Gouna – only 60min from El Gouna. 200+ spinner dolphins rest in shallow U-shaped lagoon. Closest & calmest dolphin reef in North Red Sea.
⛵ Boat Diving – Dolphin House Horseshoe 35km North Hurghada
35km north of Hurghada, 20km north of El Gouna. U-shaped reef open to north, lagoon 5-12m inside protected from wind. Day boats from El Gouna 60min, Hurghada 90min. 2 dives + snorkeling with dolphins.
Main activity is snorkeling with dolphins in lagoon 5-8m. Float quietly, dolphins come to you. 80% chance to see dolphins early morning 6-10AM. No chasing, stay 5m, guide in water. Life jackets & snorkel gear included.
✓ 80% See Dolphins • No License Needed
🏖️ Scuba – Outer Walls 10-20m Beginner
Outer walls 10-20m easy, hard coral garden, turtles, morays, Napoleon wrasse, anemones. Inside lagoon snorkel only when dolphins present – national park rule. Perfect check dive & training site – calm even when windy.
✓ Outer Walls 10-20m • Perfect for Beginners
📋 Practical Info
📍 Location: 35km north Hurghada, 20km north El Gouna, 5km offshore – U-shaped reef
🏖️ Entry: Boat only – mooring outer reef, Zodiac or swim into lagoon, no beach
🚻 Facilities: Day boat with shade, lunch buffet, toilets, snorkel gear, life jackets
⏱️ Best Time: 6-10AM dolphins resting inside lagoon, early departure 7AM best
📸 For: Dolphin swimming, snorkelers, families, beginners, photographers, all levels
🛡️ Safety & Tips
✓ No diving inside lagoon when dolphins present – snorkel only, national park law
✓ No chasing or touching – stay 5m distance, silent entry, no splashing
✓ Closest dolphin reef to Hurghada & El Gouna – less boat time, less seasick
✓ Bring rashguard – long shallow snorkel, sun burns even in water
✓ Outer walls perfect for first dive – calm, 10-20m, colorful, beginner friendly
Ready to swim with dolphins in Shaab El Erg tomorrow?
Shaab El Erg is accessible by day boat from El Gouna & Hurghada with Grace Travel – 60min from El Gouna, 90min from Hurghada. Hotel pickup, boat, lunch, snorkel gear, guide, 50% OFF transfers. Boat only, 5-25m, all levels. This page is linked from main map: https://grace-travel.com/shaab-el-erg/
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