Freediving with Dolphins

Embark and settle aboard the yacht in Hurghada. Meet the crew, attend the welcome briefing, then enjoy a warm‑up snorkel while the team prepares for the crossing.

The morning begins with stretching and breathing drills, followed by your first dolphin encounter and line‑training session. In the afternoon, a lecture covers equalisation techniques and safe‑diving rules.

Five action‑packed days with 6–7 hours in the water daily: coached freediving, deep breath‑hold descents and playful swims with dolphins. Explore vibrant Red Sea reefs, join topical lectures, stretch out with yoga on deck, wind down with sunset meditations and relaxed evenings with the crew.

Sail north to Abu Dabbab Bay, pausing en route to snorkel pristine reefs and a sunken wreck.

Snorkel alongside sea turtles and search for dugongs in Abu Dabbab, then continue to Port Ghalib marina for an overnight berth.

Share breakfast on board, check out, transfer to the airport and capture final group photos—memories of the Red Sea sealed until next time.

Wetsuit / sun protection: June trips: the water is so warm that a wetsuit is optional. A long‑sleeve Lycra top or rash‑guard plus long shorts/tights will shield you from the sun. November trips: the sea cools a little; a 3 mm wetsuit is ideal, though anything from 1.5 mm to 5 mm is acceptable depending on how easily you get cold. Rental: if you don’t own a suit, pre‑book one with us—every piece is checked and suited to warm‑water freediving.

Mask & snorkel: Any comfortable mask works, but a low‑volume freediving mask makes breath‑hold dives easier. Bring a simple valve‑less snorkel (both items are available to rent with advance notice).

Weights: Pack an elastic freediving weight belt; we provide the lead blocks on board free of charge. A standard diver’s belt is available if needed, but it’s slightly less comfortable.

Fins: Any full‑foot fins except heavy open‑heel scuba fins will do. Longer blades give more speed, yet short snorkelling fins are perfectly fine, too. We offer both short snorkelling and long freediving fins for rent—just reserve ahead of time.

Fly into Hurghada International Airport (HRG). On the arrival day a group transfer—already included in the trip price—departs the airport around 12:00 and drives roughly three hours to the marina where our yacht is moored. Arriving the night before? Stay at any Hurghada hotel; the same transfer will collect you directly from your hotel the next day—just let us know the address. Boarding opens at 15:00. If you’d like help choosing flights to Hurghada, drop us a message and we’ll suggest the best routes and arrival times.

The core package covers everything you need for the programme, but you can add a few extras if you wish:

- Pre‑ or post‑tour hotel night in Hurghada (handy if your flight schedule doesn’t line up with embarkation).

- Single‑cabin upgrade on the yacht—twin‑share is standard, yet a private cabin can be booked when space allows.

Freediving‑gear rental (wetsuit, mask, fins, etc.) if you prefer not to bring your own.All three decks offer full cabins—each with ensuite shower, toilet, air‑conditioning and a mini‑fridge. The main price includes comfortable twin‑share accommodation; window size, bed type and privacy level vary slightly by deck.

Secure your cabin with a booking deposit. You may settle the deposit in whichever way is easiest:

- Bank transfer to a Russian card in RUB (at the exchange rate on the day of payment)

- International transfer to a European / worldwide account in EUR or USD

- Cash payment in Moscow (EUR or USD, by prior arrangement)

The remaining balance is due 15 days before embarkation and is usually paid by bank transfer. If needed, you can also pay the balance in cash (EUR/USD) on the day you board the yacht.

Have an unusual payment situation? Just let us know—we’re flexible and will find a solution that works for you.

- More than 90 days before departure: your deposit is fully refundable.

- 60–90 days before departure: you receive 25 % of the deposit back.

- Less than 60 days before departure: the deposit becomes non‑refundable.

Yes. The itinerary is designed for all experience levels— even guests who have never tried freediving before. If you can stay afloat and feel comfortable in the water, you’ll do great.

We welcome participants aged 8 and up, provided they remain under a parent’s supervision at all times. Because cabin space is limited and accommodation is premium‑class, the child rate is the same as the adult rate.

Absolutely. Between dolphin swims and deck‑side relaxation, you’ll attend both theory and practical sessions: breath‑hold basics, pressure‑equalisation techniques, and your first buoy drills—all supervised by certified instructors.

All sessions take place in the 5–15 m depth range. The seabed, turtles, rays and most reef life are clearly visible from the surface, making the experience comfortable even for first‑time freedivers.

The core package covers everything you need for the programme, but you can add a few extras if you wish:

- Pre‑ or post‑tour hotel night in Hurghada (handy if your flight schedule doesn’t line up with embarkation).

- Single‑cabin upgrade on the yacht—twin‑share is standard, yet a private cabin can be booked when space allows.

- Freediving‑gear rental (wetsuit, mask, fins, etc.) if you prefer not to bring your own.All three decks offer full cabins—each with ensuite shower, toilet, air‑conditioning and a mini‑fridge. The main price includes comfortable twin‑share accommodation; window size, bed type and privacy level vary slightly by deck.