Into the Depths — to Dolphins and to Yourself
Set off on a journey with wild dolphins
A week in Egypt with dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat
Life aboard a yacht with experienced instructors. No special training required
About Us
We create new experiences for you
Since 2020, we’ve been organizing journeys to wild dolphins and whales.
Our trips are for curious people — those who are ready to explore the unknown, to study the world and discover new sides of themselves.
We believe that connecting with dolphins and other sea creatures is not just entertainment — it’s a profound experience that helps us better understand ourselves and the world around us. Each of our trips is not just an excursion, but a full retreat where you can relax, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world.
Our experienced instructors with many years of practice will guide you in freediving and help you dive deep to meet dolphins, sea turtles, and even whale sharks.
We believe that connecting with dolphins and other sea creatures is not just entertainment — it’s a profound experience that helps us better understand ourselves and the world around us. Each of our trips is not just an excursion, but a full retreat where you can relax, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world.
Our experienced instructors with many years of practice will guide you in freediving and help you dive deep to meet dolphins, sea turtles, and even whale sharks.
Traveling with us almost always means a week-long program at sea, which includes freediving training, body awareness practices, and life on a boat.
We guarantee your safety and comfort throughout all dives.
A week in Egypt with dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat
What awaits us?
STANDARD
new emotions and insights that will transform the way you see yourself and the world. We’ll swim with dolphins, learn to dive, to breathe — and not to breathe. You’ll explore yourself through somatic practices.
Life aboard a yacht. Discovering your own inner depth through various practices, freediving lessons, and, of course, connecting with dolphins.
Family-friendly format, kids are welcome.
No special training or underwater swimming skills required.
No special training or underwater swimming skills required.
From €1750 / person
October 2025 — April 2026
A week at sea aboard a premium-class yacht
What awaits us?
Premium
Exploring yourself through somatic practices, freediving training, and connecting with dolphins.
For those who love comfort and value high-level service.
A premium yacht journey with experienced instructors.
From €2950 / person
April – June 2026
Polynesia,
Tonga Islands
What awaits us?
Whales
Polynesia, the Tonga Islands.
A small-group adventure.
Swim with whales!
A small-group adventure.
Swim with whales!
- 6 days of swimming with whales
- 7 nights on a wild island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
- Water temperature: 24°C
- Air temperature: 25°C
Perfect conditions for swimming with whales.
From €6000 / person
August 2025
Our Team
Who will be with you on this journey
Ksenia Glybchenko
CEO of DolphinsTrip
The visionary and soul behind our journeys, guide into the world of dolphins and whales. Organizing trips since 2012. Author of more than 40 unique expeditions with wild dolphins (Egypt) and whales (Mexico, Tonga). Mother of four water-loving children. Certified baby swimming instructor (ages 0−4) and Aida 3 freediver.
"I love freediving for the freedom to be myself, and I’m happy to share my skills with you. For me, the ocean is a tool of self-discovery, a way to dive into our own depth. It’s a beautiful journey."
"I love freediving for the freedom to be myself, and I’m happy to share my skills with you. For me, the ocean is a tool of self-discovery, a way to dive into our own depth. It’s a beautiful journey."
Oleg Glybchenko
Freediving Instructor
Oleg’s first time to put on a mask was 2011. Now a certified Molchanovs Wave 4 freediver, personal depth record -90 m (VWT). Competed in deep diving championships in Egypt (2020). Since 2021, training and assisting at Touch Down freediving school. A thoughtful teacher and reliable guide into the depths (and back).
Alesya Verina
Kinesiologist, body & movement researcher. Molchanivs Wave 2 freediver
“For me, traveling to dolphins feels like coming Home. The sensations in the body and the state of presence with them create a sense of total unity. Freediving and hours in the water expand all ideas of breathing. Each trip feels like an unforgettable encounter that touches the heart.”
Anna Volkovets
Videographer, journalist, screenwriter
Transforms our journeys into films and preserves the happiest moments of human-dolphin connection.
Gosha Miklushonok
Swimming coach, freediver, kids’ friend
For over 9 years, Gosha has been helping children grow, learn, and discover the world through water. A true ambassador of swimming as the art of harmony with the sea.
On the buoy, he makes participants feel safe; at depth, he gives calm and confidence.
On the buoy, he makes participants feel safe; at depth, he gives calm and confidence.
Sofia Glybchenko
Mermaid, dolphins’ and children’s best friend
The eldest sister of three brothers, in the water since 8 months old. Discovered her gift for underwater photography on dolphin trips. Freediver, depth record 45 m on a single breath.
Active environmentalist, collecting trash both at sea and on land.
"Living my life, spending half of the days underwater"
Active environmentalist, collecting trash both at sea and on land.
"Living my life, spending half of the days underwater"
Grigory Solovyov
Filmmaker, creator of DolphinsTrip’s magical videos
Filming since 2006, with a background in television. Once afraid of water and depth, he overcame his fears through the Red Sea — and found a passion for underwater filming.
A vital member of our team, showing the magic of the underwater world to people.
A vital member of our team, showing the magic of the underwater world to people.
Evgeny Zlatin
Photographer
His lens captures the beauty of people with astonishing subtlety. He will be with us both on land and in the water. And in the evenings, Evgeny together with Ksenia will guide you into your inner cosmos through the sounds of live authentic instruments.
What could be better than sound healing on a yacht — with the gentle sway of the water and the vast starry sky above?
What could be better than sound healing on a yacht — with the gentle sway of the water and the vast starry sky above?
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As a gift, you’ll get a Beginner’s Freediving Guide with Oleg Glybchenko.
As a gift, you’ll get a Beginner’s Freediving Guide with Oleg Glybchenko.
Learn more about the discounts available when you share our project with others — or join us again for a second (or third!) journey.
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FAQ
FAQ
Come anyway — but be ready to transform your fear. With effort and guidance, fear turns into a new skill and a new level of freedom. We’ll be there every step of the way. The ocean is a wise mirror, and the depths are an endless field of self-exploration.
Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, and weight belt. All basic-level gear is available for rent. However, the best mask is always your own!
If you already have freediving equipment, know what you need, or want to purchase gear in advance, here are our recommendations:
If you already have freediving equipment, know what you need, or want to purchase gear in advance, here are our recommendations:
- Wetsuit — 3 mm or thinner. In Russia, brands like Molchanovs, Aqua Discovery, Buni produce them. International options include Polo Sub, Elios, Best Dive, Hydra, Cetma Composites, Deep Humans, BestDive, TrueDive.
- Freediving mask — low-volume masks such as Scubapro Freediving Mask, Technisub Micromask, Cressi Minima, Mares FreeX, Mares Samurai, Salvimar, C4.
- Kids’ masks — best for ages 1–3: Aqualung Reef/Mix; for ages 4–10: Cressi Moon Kid.
- Snorkel — soft silicone snorkel without a valve.
- Fins — the longer and softer the blades, the better: Cetma Lotus, Cressi Gara 3000 LD, Cressi Gara 3000, Seac Sub, Sopras, Mares.
- For experienced freedivers: bring your own carbon or fiberglass fins from Carbonio GFT, Cetma, Alchemy Hellas, Molchanovs, Sargan, 2befree, Leaderfins, Flippers, etc. — they’ll be very useful.
- Weight belt — rubber freediving belt with a Marseille buckle.
The program includes three meals a day (at the hotel and/or on the yacht), as well as all accommodation and almost all local transfers (except private airport transfers).
This means you’ll only need a small amount of cash for:
This means you’ll only need a small amount of cash for:
- buying drinks at the hotel beach
- bottled water on the way to the yacht
- paying for transfers
- tipping the yacht crew
Every open-sea dive in areas without protective shark nets carries about a 50/50 chance of encountering a shark.
For sharks, the ocean is home — and we are only guests.
We cannot guarantee the absence of shark encounters during these trips, since all activities take place in open water.
That said, throughout the journey, and especially in the event of a shark encounter, our team and the yacht crew will do everything possible to ensure your safety — including not allowing guests into the water just “for photos.”
For sharks, the ocean is home — and we are only guests.
We cannot guarantee the absence of shark encounters during these trips, since all activities take place in open water.
That said, throughout the journey, and especially in the event of a shark encounter, our team and the yacht crew will do everything possible to ensure your safety — including not allowing guests into the water just “for photos.”
Lagoon depth: 6–12 m. Buoy max: 35 m. Perfect both for beginners and advanced freedivers.
Egypt is warm, but bring a hoodie/sweater and leggings/pants for cool evenings or sleeping under the stars.
- In winter months (November, December, January, February, March), also pack a windbreaker.
Reviews
What people say about us
Natalia Golubkina
Meeting wild dolphins in their natural habitat… It felt like a dream on the level of "flying to Mars." When I saw Ksenia Glybchenko’s post about this trip, there was no question of going or not going. Price didn’t matter. This is what makes life on this planet worth it — something you’ll remember forever, something of real value and meaning! For me, at least.
I had never prepared so far in advance for any trip, and I don’t remember ever being so nervous beforehand. Of course, there were challenges, obstacles, and adventures, but it all happened! I’ll write more details in other posts. For now, I just want to sincerely thank Ksenia and Oleg for organizing this journey!
Guys, everything was amazing! You are wonderful — as people, as organizers, as instructors. It was beautiful, light, joyful, deep, and comfortable. Like "with shampoo" ;)
I had never prepared so far in advance for any trip, and I don’t remember ever being so nervous beforehand. Of course, there were challenges, obstacles, and adventures, but it all happened! I’ll write more details in other posts. For now, I just want to sincerely thank Ksenia and Oleg for organizing this journey!
Guys, everything was amazing! You are wonderful — as people, as organizers, as instructors. It was beautiful, light, joyful, deep, and comfortable. Like "with shampoo" ;)
@celitel_dushi
We found Ksenia and Oleg completely by chance. And from then on, we couldn’t imagine just going to the sea for a "regular" vacation… when you can meet dolphins in the open ocean! We knew absolutely nothing about freediving. And only now I realize how brave our decision was.
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Oleg, our main guide, showed us the structure of the swims, dispelled myths and fears, and made us fall in love with freediving. And wonderful Ksyusha showed us how to swim like a dolphin and enjoy it, with her sensitivity and patience.
Meeting dolphins is a whole other cosmos. The first day we didn’t swim — but they played with the boat, raced alongside, dove under, and joyfully greeted us! That was already enough.
And on the other days, when we dived down to them, our consciousness shifted. Big waves outside, yet such stillness and depth inside. Now, somewhere within me, I carry that place of ocean depth and silence — where cosmic guides, the dolphins, live.
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Oleg, our main guide, showed us the structure of the swims, dispelled myths and fears, and made us fall in love with freediving. And wonderful Ksyusha showed us how to swim like a dolphin and enjoy it, with her sensitivity and patience.
Meeting dolphins is a whole other cosmos. The first day we didn’t swim — but they played with the boat, raced alongside, dove under, and joyfully greeted us! That was already enough.
And on the other days, when we dived down to them, our consciousness shifted. Big waves outside, yet such stillness and depth inside. Now, somewhere within me, I carry that place of ocean depth and silence — where cosmic guides, the dolphins, live.
Tatyana Muzhitskaya
psychologist, author of books
Anna Shaplykova
Creative Director at GL Jewelry
Writer, book translator
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