The dolphin show in Hurghada runs for 60 minutes at Dolphin World in Makadi Bay, with dolphins, sea lions, fur seals and a walrus. The trip takes about 2.5 hours including the hotel transfer, and there is a free mini zoo with monkeys and birds. Children under 6 go free. You can also add a 5-minute swim with a dolphin or a photo session in the pool.
Tour Details
Availability: Every day except Saturday
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Hotel Pickup: around 9:30 AM
Hotel Return: around 12:00 PM
Dolphin Show Excursion Itinerary
- Hotel pickup
Around 9:30 AM. The exact time comes after booking. The drive to Dolphin World in Makadi Bay takes 15 to 50 minutes depending on where your hotel is. - The show, 60 minutes
The show has 4 parts: fur seals dancing to music, a walrus playing musical instruments, a sea lion playing with a ball in the water and on land, and dolphins jumping, dancing and painting. It takes place in an open-air Roman-style theatre with 1,288 seats. - Mini zoo
After the show you can visit the free mini zoo with monkeys and birds. - Return to your hotel
The car takes you back to your hotel, around 12:00 PM.
Dolphin Show Hurghada Prices
| Traveler | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (12+ years) | €15 |
| Children (6–11 years) | €10 |
| Infants (0–5 years) | Free |
Swimming with Dolphins
A 5-minute swim with a dolphin in the pool. It must be booked in advance.
With the show: the swim takes place right after the show.
Without the show: hotel pickup at 3:00 PM.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Swimming (5 minutes) | €45 per person |
| Accompanying person (without swimming) | €10 |
Photo Session with Dolphins
A photo session in the pool with the dolphins, with 10 digital photos sent to you on WhatsApp. It must be booked in advance.
With the show: the session takes place right after the show.
Without the show: hotel pickup at 3:00 PM.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Photo session | €40 per person |
| Accompanying person (without photo session) | €10 |
Why We Choose Dolphin World
- Dolphin World has a walrus. The other dolphinarium in Hurghada does not.
- There is a free mini zoo with monkeys and birds. The other dolphinarium does not have one.
- Children under 6 go free. At the other dolphinarium, only children under 4 go free.
- The show takes place in an open-air Roman-style theatre with 1,288 seats.
Included in the price
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hurghada
- Entrance ticket to the Dolphin World show
- Visit to the mini zoo
Not included in the price
- Swimming or photo session with dolphins (booked separately)
- Photos and videos (optional, paid directly to the photographer)
- Personal expenses
- Transfer from the following areas:
Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay — €5 per person (roundtrip)
Soma Bay, Safaga, El Gouna — €10 per person (roundtrip)
What to Bring to the Dolphin Show
Bring with you:
- Hat and sunglasses
- Water
- Camera or phone for photos
- Swimsuit and towel, if you book the swim
- Cash for optional activities
- Passport copy (or a photo on your phone)
Important information
- The show suits all ages.
- The show runs every day except Saturday.
- Swimming and photo sessions must be booked in advance.
More things to do in Hurghada
Three other activities in Hurghada start at €25 per person and include transfer from your hotel.
- water park with more than 50 slides — from €50 per person
Full-day access from 10:00 to 17:00, with a snack lunch and soft drinks included. - Turkish bath and massage programme — from €25 per person
It ends with a 45-minute full-body massage with aromatic oils. Four pickup times a day, for men and women. - Horse riding — from €25 per person
Two hours in the saddle: one along the Red Sea coast and one in the open desert.
See our complete excursion list with prices and pickup times.