The Guide

Is this trip for you?

Activity type

Freediving · Adventure

Trip format

Fun Dive

No course on this one — come certified and dive.

Famous marine life

DolphinsDugongsTurtles

Best season

March – June and September – November — either side of the Red Sea's peak summer heat.

Suitable for

Snorkellers & freedivers — a wildlife expedition with a liveaboard heart

Difficulty

All levels — snorkellers are genuinely welcome. Go as deep as you like, or don't.

Recommended certification

SSI Try Freediving

No certification needed — snorkellers come on this one. A try session first just makes the water more fun.

Why people book this one

A full day searching for dolphins, from a Red Sea liveaboard
A dedicated dugong & turtle expedition day
The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — on the same trip
Every meal, every local transfer, and all the underwater footage included

The plan

Day 1
Fly Singapore → Cairo, domestic flight to Hurghada, hotel transfer, check in and rest.
Day 2
Dugong & turtle expedition — morning and afternoon water sessions.
Day 3
Transfer to Marsa Alam, board the liveaboard, first dolphin encounter.
Day 4
Dolphin expedition — full-day dolphin searching, freediving and snorkelling. Overnight on the liveaboard.
Day 5
Morning water session, return to Marsa Alam, transfer to Hurghada, domestic flight to Cairo, hotel check-in.
Day 6
Cairo city tour — Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, local sightseeing.
Day 7
Airport transfer, flight back to Singapore.

🏝 Stay

6 nights — hotels + Red Sea liveaboard

🍽 Meals

All meals throughout the trip included

🚤 Transport

All local transport (van / private car) included; international & domestic flights not included

Included

6 nights accommodation
All meals throughout the trip
Liveaboard (LOB)
All local transportation (van / private car)
Trip leader & instructor
Underwater photography & videos

Not included

International flight (Singapore ↔ Cairo)
Domestic flights (Cairo ↔ Hurghada)
Egypt visa (if applicable)
Travel / dive insurance
Dive equipment rental
Personal expenses
Tips

Before you go

Passport valid for at least 6 months at travel date
Check your equipment with your instructor early — buy or rent missing items in time
Book a pre-trip pool session to refresh your skills
Buy flights only after we share the recommended schedule
Travel / dive insurance is highly recommended

Deposit & cancellation policy

RM3,000 deposit secures your slot — deposits are non-refundable. Full payment is due 1 month before departure. Cancellation (per person): 32–44 days before the trip 50% of the trip fee · 15–31 days 75% · 14 days or less 100%.

FAQ

Are the dolphin and dugong encounters guaranteed?

They're wild animals, so no one can promise a meeting — but we go where they live, with people who know their habits. Responsible wildlife interaction always comes first.

Dolphins, dugongs and the pyramids — one expedition.